Cymbidium Loch of Menteith gx

A large-sized, evergreen epiphytic orchid with linear, 90cm long and 2-3cm wide, leathery leaves. Egg shaped pseudobulbs are covered with wider, leaf-bearing, basal sheaths. Upright flowering stems emerge from the base of pseudobulbs in late winter and early spring and reach up to 90cm tall. Each stem bears up to ten flowers. The flowers are yellow or orange, often with darker pattern on petals and sepals. Each flower measures up to 11cm across and is non-fragrant but long-lasting

Grow in an open, free-draining orchid compost with addition of perlite, sphagnum moss or coir. Requires day temperatures around 16°C and 10°C at night. Provide good light levels, but avoid direct sunlight. Water plants thoroughly when compost is almost dry, allow to drain and use orchid fertiliser regularly during growing season. Reduce watering in winter. Place outside in dappled shade during the summer months to aid flower initiation. See cymbidium cultivation for more detailed information

No pruning required. Cut down flowered stems to base

Propagation by seed is only possible in a controlled laboratory environment. Mature plants may be divided in early or mid spring, when the plant overgrows its container. Each division should have at least 3 older pseudobulbs with a sufficient amount of stored energy and water, to support new growth and reduce stress after repotting

Generally disease-free. Sterilising cutting tools may prevent virus diseases, such as Cymbidium Mosaic Virus (CMV)

Cymbidium Loch of Menteith gx

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