Thanks for the kind words!
Since Taiwan is the main inhabit of Cym. Ensifolium, most plants of this species grow well in our man-made condition.
I just grow mine in my courtyard, where they are just grown under a big tree, which is about the effect of 50 % shade clothe. In winter, the light level should be increased.
Cym. Ensifolium enjoys high humidity, but also loves good air moving condition. Compared with another common species, Cym. Sinense, ensifolium needs drier medium. I usually water my plants when the medium is about 90% dry-out during their active growing phase. During winter rest, it should be watered when the medium dry out totally.
The summer temp. is about 25-35 ℃ and in winter, about 12-18 ℃ here. The plants are able to tolerate a wide range of temp. difference, but in hot days, some fungal infections usually occur and in dry days, scales should be noticed.
The mediums should be fine, but pure moss is not suggested. But in old days, moss was added on the upper medium to keep higher humidity.
Steve, the fragrance of this species is really nice. So it is called the fragrance of the king, too.
Hi David, I think it is oK to grow this species in FL. But low temp.(low than 20℃)in winter seems needed for the species to bloom. Some friends that gorw this species in areas that lack distinct change in four seasons can not let their plants flower. But you can try some common clones. Another thing that will faciliate blooming is keep the medium dry for 3 weeks in late spring. Hope you can bloom them in FL.
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