Cyms really don't even have to get that cold... they love warm fall days with cool nights (it's the difference that triggers them.) I am seeing lots of Cym spikes now that we have had just a few weeks where nights are getting down into the low 60's F (15-17 deg C) with days still in the 80's F (27-30 deg C) When that happens in various places will vary (Canada and NE US are already getting winter weather, i'm just barely seeing fall) but that's what the Cyms are looking for to bloom. FF, definitely too late to this year to catch that window... Along with the excellent advice of Keysguy, I would also suggest repotting in the spring - the medium tends to break down after about 3 years. So it likely can go back into the same pot, but will thrive on fresh bark. For the winter, just give it as much light as you can. Near a window is good, it's cooler there as well as brighter. I grow mine quite bright - full sun just slightly moderated with 40% shadecloth all day, 12-13 hours in summer. But they ease into that amount of light gradually as the sun shifts higher. Like any orchid, increase light gradually.
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