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Cymbidium Orchid Growing Tips
Caring for your Cymbidium orchid isn't hard! Here, you can find tips and tricks on how to care for your Cymbidium orchid and how to have it growing at its best, because a happy Cymbidium orchid is a flowering Cymbidium orchid!
Cymbidium Orchid Viruses
One of the biggest issues facing both the enthusiast Cymbidium orchid grower and commercial Cymbidium orchid grower is virus. There is no known cure for virus so prevention and detection is crucial to the health of your orchids.
Cymbidium Orchid Flowering Tips
A compilation of information from enthusiast and commercial Cymbidium orchid growers everywhere on how to have your Cymbidium orchid flowering at its best year after year.
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Cymbidium Orchid
of the Week
Every week a different Cymbidium Orchid is featured to broaden peoples visual knowledge of old, new, different or weird and wonderful flowers!
If you would like to contribute a Cymbidium orchid photo to this section, I’d love to hear from you, so please contact me.
Latest Cymbidium Orchid Articles
Cymbidium Orchid Seed Pod – From the Orchid Wise Shade House
March 2025 – Cymbidium Orchid Seed Pod harvesting day! So, today was a green orchid seed pod flasking day for some of last year’s early season Cymbidium orchid seed pod
Fragrant Cymbidium Orchids – Species and Primary Hybrids
If scented or fragrant Cymbidium orchids are your thing then we have good news for you! There are quite a number of fragrant Cymbidiums available, however you will have to go looki
From the Orchid Wise Shade House…..Cymbidium Bulb Rot – Part 2
Every now and then, we take a walk through the Orchid Wise Shade House to check what’s flowering or to spot anything interesting. The shade house overflows with all sorts of
From the Orchid Wise Shade House…..Orchid Pests
Every now and then we take a walk through the Orchid Wise Shade House to see what has been flowering or what else of interest might be happening. The Orchid Wise shade house is ove
Cymbidium Orchid Virus – Testing for ORSV & CymMV
Best Practice Testing…. I recently visited two local backyard growers to purchase Cymbidium orchid plants, and my experience turned into a valuable case study on virus testin
Orchid Shows – Orchid Club of South Australia Winter 2024
Orchid Club of South Australia Winter Show – Adelaide, July 2024 The 2024 Orchid Club of South Australia winter show on 13th July 2024 was definitely worth a visit for the ra
Orchid Shows – South Coast Orchid Club Winter 2024
South Coast Orchid Club Winter Show – Adelaide, July 2024 The 2024 South Coast Orchid Club of South Australia winter show on 6th July 2024 was a relatively small affair this
Cymbidium Primary Hybrid – Cym. Toni Benton
In this series of articles we showcase the somewhat lesser known area of Cymbidium history. The Cymbidium Primary Hybrid. Cymbidium Primary Hybrid’s are the result of crossin
Cymbidium Primary Hybrid – Cym. Darch Primary
In this series of articles we showcase the somewhat lesser known area of Cymbidium history. The Cymbidium Primary Hybrid. Cymbidium Primary Hybrid’s are the result of crossin
Cymbidium Primary Hybrid – Cym. Wiganianum
In this series of articles we showcase the somewhat lesser known area of Cymbidium history. The Cymbidium Primary Hybrid. Cymbidium Primary Hybrid’s are the result of crossin
DIY Laminar Flow Hood for Orchid Seeding & Flasking!
I have recently made my own Laminar Flow Hood to enable me to sow Cymbidium orchid pods at home. In the past I have relied on three different labs around Australia for my Cymbidium
Cymbidium Primary Hybrid – Cym. Rosefieldense
In this series of articles we showcase the somewhat lesser known area of Cymbidium history. The Cymbidium Primary Hybrid. Cymbidium Primary Hybrid’s are the result of crossin
From the Orchid Wise Shade House…..Light and Fertiliser are King!
Every now and then we take a walk through the Orchid Wise Shade House to see what has been flowering or what else of interest might be happening. The Orchid Wise shade house is ove
From the Orchid Wise Shade House…..Cymbidium Orchid Virus
Every now and then we take a walk through the Orchid Wise Shade House to see what has been flowering or what else of interest might be happening. The Orchid Wise shade house is ove
Seedling and Mericlone – What is the Difference?
A couple of terms you will come across in your Cymbidium orchid travels are Seedling and Mericlone. And there is an important difference between them. The seedling and mericlone ha
Shade House…….Should I Buy or DIY?
Well, I guess it all depends on how many plants you have, how many plants you want and how serious you are as to whether you need a shade house. It depends on your goals! Most star
Day in the Life – Wain’s Orchids
Every now and then Orchid Wise has the opportunity to spend a day with a commercial Cymbidium orchid grower to experience life from their perspective. What does it take to be a com
From the Orchid Wise Shade House…..Cymbidium Bulb Rot
Every now and then we talk a walk through the Orchid Wise Shade House to see what has been flowering or what else of interest might be happening. The Orchid Wise shade house is ove
From the Orchid Wise Shade House…..New Breeding
Every now and then we talk a walk through the Orchid Wise Shade House to see what has been flowering or what else of interest might be happening. The Orchid Wise shade house is ove
6 Cascading Cymbidium Orchid Hybrids to Get Your Collection Started!
If a cascading Cymbidium orchid with flower spikes dangling from hanging baskets are your preference, there are some very impressive plants out there, so try these 6 great cascadin
ABOUT ME
I've been growing Cymbidium orchids for over 30 years.
I learnt much initially from my grandmother who was a keen grower as well. So it’s no surprise really that I fell into growing Cymbidium orchids after following family members around when I was little. I love the peacefulness that it provides me after a busy day at work as well as the joy I get from growing new Cymbidium orchids I have created through cross pollinating.
This website is a collaboration from Cymbidium orchid enthusiasts and commercial growers. It is made up from many years of experience of a large number of people who have provided thoughts, tips, opinions and lessons learned.
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Karl
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