I think this is evidence that the summer care really did make a big difference. I did not give such good care in previous years. And it didn't bloom nearly so well. All it took was:
(1) Adequate room for roots. I repotted this one in a bigger container, and used orchid bark as the growth medium.
(2) Water once a week during hot weather, with diluted Miracle Grow - not a special orchid fertilizer, just the blue stuff. I used it at 1/4 strength compared to the label instruction. In fall, I changed to the Miracle Bloom Booster, at 1/4 strength.
(3) If I wasn't up to mixing the fertilizer, I just used water.
(4) This plant was in full sun, sitting on the edge of a raised bed for less slug problem. Deer didn't bother it.
(5) When fall came and buds emerged, I brought it into the sunroom, although I think any bright room would do.
I'm sure the choice of cultivar makes a big difference too. These were unnamed, I bought at Fred Meyer over the years. The other three plants are behind this one, so there will be a long period of bloom this winter.
NoID Cymbidium. 11.9.18 |
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