Cymbidium Hold that Tiger - Orchid Board

Clawhammer · #1 03-01-2022, 02:46 PM

Hello Friends.

I just picked up my first Chinese Cymbidium from a local nursery. It is in spike, pics will follow shortly.

I have never grown a chinese cymbidium. Any guidance as to temperature and winter treatment?

Thanks!

estación seca · #2 03-01-2022, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Clawhammer

Hello Friends.

I just picked up my first Chinese Cymbidium from a local nursery. It is in spike, pics will follow shortly.

I have never grown a chinese cymbidium. Any guidance as to temperature and winter treatment?

Thanks!

If you search here on Chinese Cymbidium you will find detailed instructions from other members.

Ray · #3 03-01-2022, 04:59 PM

I wouldn't say it was of particularly "Chinese" background, as they usually encompass ensifolium, sinense, and goeringii, none of which are in the plant's background. From Orchid Wiz:

Cym. Hold That Tiger is composed of species of which 72% take high light and 28% take medium light. Grow this hybrid in bright indirect light conditions. It may be tolerant of dappled light conditions.

Cym. Hold That Tiger is composed of species of which 100% take cool temperatures. Grow this hybrid in cool conditions, or 58°F to 66°F at night.

50%-60% humidity. Do NOT allow mature plants to dry out between waterings. Grow in a pot with media that drains well but retains moisture. Commonly cultivated outdoors or in a greenhouse. Fertilize weekly, weakly (one quarter to half the normal dose). Common media: fir bark.

Roberta · #4 03-01-2022, 05:54 PM

Looking at the parentage (Dag x tigrinum) I would lean toward standard Cym culture. Cym Dag is a big plant with pendant spikes.(I have seen some huge, floriferous ones at shows) The other parent, Cym. tigrinum, also grows under standard conditions, (and hopefully helps keep the size down a bit). So I wouldn't call this a "Chinese Cym" at all. Sounds really nice!

Clawhammer · #5 03-02-2022, 09:38 AM

Thanks everyone!

stonedragonfarms · #6 03-02-2022, 10:13 AM

Miniature yes, Chinese no [as pointed out by Ray]; I too encountered these in spike here in Portland [and spendy, $45 for a single spike!] I'm betting form will be similar to Tiger Tail (tigrinum x Alexanderi), though with floribundum also in the mix, I'd expect bud count to increase. Please share pics when it blooms

Clawhammer · #7 03-02-2022, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by stonedragonfarms

Miniature yes, Chinese no [as pointed out by Ray]; I too encountered these in spike here in Portland [and spendy, $45 for a single spike!] I'm betting form will be similar to Tiger Tail (tigrinum x Alexanderi), though with floribundum also in the mix, I'd expect bud count to increase. Please share pics when it blooms

Hello fellow Portlandian!

I'm just glad when Portland nursery has something other than boring hybrid catts. They also had an in spike Ryn gigantea alba for $65 that I passed on. The Stark St location has had a bunch of restrepia lately too. I always wait until the flowers fade and they always discount the plant 50%. It is usually in rougher shape by then but they have always come back in the basement greenhouse.

The one I picked up has two spikes and a third emerging

I thought $45 was a good deal, but then again I thought it was a Chinese cymbidium lol.

stonedragonfarms · #8 03-03-2022, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Clawhammer

Hello fellow Portlandian!

I'm just glad when Portland nursery has something other than boring hybrid catts. They also had an in spike Ryn gigantea alba for $65 that I passed on. The Stark St location has had a bunch of restrepia lately too. I always wait until the flowers fade and they always discount the plant 50%. It is usually in rougher shape by then but they have always come back in the basement greenhouse.

The one I picked up has two spikes and a third emerging

I thought $45 was a good deal, but then again I thought it was a Chinese cymbidium lol.

Hello back

I don't know that I've ever encountered Chinese cymbidiums here in the metro [actually, I take that back; Cistus Nursery has them on occasion]; occasionally you might run across one of their hybrids though--Golden Elf often hits late in fall. Other than that, usually the odd mini from Hawaiian growers and lots of standards.
Do you grow many cymbidiums?

Clawhammer · #9 03-03-2022, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by stonedragonfarms

Hello back

I don't know that I've ever encountered Chinese cymbidiums here in the metro [actually, I take that back; Cistus Nursery has them on occasion]; occasionally you might run across one of their hybrids though--Golden Elf often hits late in fall. Other than that, usually the odd mini from Hawaiian growers and lots of standards.
Do you grow many cymbidiums?

Thanks for the tip! I've not heard of Cistus, will be headed over there today lol.

I just have one Trader Joe's cymbidium that I have had for 3 years. Looks a little like Cym Dag. Going to treat Hold That Tiger the same. (Outside March-Nov, garage greenhouse under lights in the winter).