Clarifying the Culture for Asian Cymbidiums

[alecStewart1]

Hello friends!

I was looking around the internet the other day because I was curious, but I haven't gotten clear answers for certain aspects about the culture for Asian Cymbidiums so I thought I'd start a thread for discussion.
EDIT: I'm also asking because I'm curious if I can find a good plant this coming Black Friday/Cyber Monday.

A few definitive things I can gather:

• All Asian Cymbidiums want 40-60% humidity
• All Cymbidiums, generally, want cool/cold falls winters in order to start blooming near the end of winter.
• All Cymbidiums want to have their substrate moist but not "have their feet wet" during the growing season.
• All Cymbidiums prefer bright shade, especially during the growing season
• I've read Cym. goeringii is a bit more particular about the temp ranges their in than the other species.

The few things I'm not entirely clear on:

• Are they all cool-intermediate, cool-warm, cold-warm, cold-intermediate, intermediate-warm growers? Or do some species differ slightly?
• When it comes to substrate, I've seen it's recommneded to use equal parts akadama, chunky perlite, huurga (?), and medium orchid bark. However, I've found this mix from a Canadian vendor and they say the size of substrate should decrease the higher up in the pot. So bottom to top: large -> medium -> small chucks.

Those of you more knowledgeable and wise to these species of Cyms please reply!

EDIT:

Alright after looking around some more, here's some (hopefully) better info.

• Cym. goeringii are cool-warm growers
• Cym. ensifolium intermediate/intermediate-warm growers
• Cym. sinense are cool-intermediate growers
• There's possibly some wiggle room with the temps, but don't get too crazy
• All of the Jenosa subtype of Cymbidiums are semi-terrestrial/terrestrial. They have thicker roots that they want to dig down into the medium they're in, which is why tall pots are preferred.
• Along with the above, these types of Cymbidiums apparently like a more chunky pumice based substrate, with larger bits more towards the bottom of their tall pots. This allows for airflow around the roots.
• 40-60% humidity is a good range to aim for.
• Dappled sunlight from a window or edge of the light from a grow light is preferable.
• To bloom, they require a corresponding change in temps in the non-blooming/growing season. I'll have to look more to clarify those.
• For Cym. goeringii in order to keep flowers for longer, slightly lower temps are required.
• A lot of growers experienced with these plants tend to use slow-releasing fertilizers.
• Depending on where you live and your housing situation, you can get these to grow and bloom indoors. Apparently it's not uncommon in Asian for people to grow them indoors.
• Water around the plant, avoid pouring water directly on the roots/crown and getting water on the leaves.