Cym. Black Sambo - Orchid Board

mjf45322 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009, 09:30 PM

Just bought a plant and was wondering what is the best potting mix to use. Also I have read that you do not water or feed during the winter. How about if it gets hit daily by a fogger.

EdinAZ · #2 (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 01:17 AM

I grow mine in the same mix I use for other Cymbidiums, and after 2 years it's a hearty plant. I also water mine through the winter and it just keeps growing, but I haven't had a bloom yet. I think maybe it does need a drying out to stimulate bloom, so this winter I'll try that. All my orchids that need winter drying get misting (not directly on the plant, but a greenhouse mister system) and it doesn't hurt any of them. I think even those that like a dryer winter need some moisture.

Good luck, and post some pictures when it blooms.

Ed

Des · #3 (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 05:45 PM

Never let the plant go completely dry, If your plant is not flowering there are many reasons for this but the chances of it being too much water is remote .

mjf45322 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 06:24 PM

Well the plant came today. It is pretty big -5 huge bulbs cramed into a 4 inch pot. Does this cross like to be pot bound or would you guys put it into a 6in cym. pot

Des · #5 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mjf45322

Well the plant came today. It is pretty big -5 huge bulbs cramed into a 4 inch pot. Does this cross like to be pot bound or would you guys put it into a 6in cym. pot

Allow space for about two years growth , so a 6" may be too small , a 7 " might do the trick . I find that my cymbidiums enjoy deep pots.