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
General Orchid Articles
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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
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
Preparing your Plant for Judging – Winning Advice!
You won’t impress the judges on a Cymbidium Orchid judging panel, or anyone else for that matter, unless you present an attractive plant. No matter how good the flowers are.
Historically Important Plants – Cymbidium tracyanum
Article and images courtesy of Randall Robinson.Originally published in 2010 here in Randall’s blog and adapted for this site. I just love Autumn in my shadehouse. The cool d
6 Red Cymbidium Orchid Hybrids to Get Your Collection Started!
If bold red’s are your preference, there are some very showy flowers out there, but try these 6 good quality and very bold red Cymbidium Hybrids to get your collection off to
Historically Important Plants – Cymbidium mastersii
This is another in a series of articles relating to historically important plants in the Cymbidium world. Long on my list of Cymbidium species ‘unicorn plants’, Cymbidi
6 Orange Cymbidium Orchid Hybrids to Get Your Collection Started!
If orange is your weakness, there are some very showy flowers out there, but try these 6 good quality and very eye-catching orange Cymbidium Hybrids to get your collection off to a
Staking Cymbidium Orchid Flower Spikes
Do I, or Don’t I? I’m often asked if I stake my Cymbidium Orchid flower spikes….. I guess the short answer is no, it’s not absolutely necessary, I have a lo
Shade Houses…….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
6 Yellow Cymbidium Orchid Hybrids to Get Your Collection Started!
If yellow is your thing, there are some nice bright ones out there, but try these 6 good quality and very yellow Cymbidium Hybrids to get your collection off to a good start… All
How to Strike Cymbidium Back-Bulbs
It’s a question I get asked all the time – How to Strike Cymbidium Back-Bulbs? But firstly, what is a back-bulb? Cymbidium Back-Bulbs are the seemingly dormant, brown,
Do I Cut my Cymbidium Orchid Flower Spike or Not?
It’s a question I’m always asked…….should I cut my Cymbidium orchid flower spike off or not? So, what’s the answer? Well, there is actually no right o
6 White Cymbidium Orchid Hybrids to Get Your Collection Started!
If you like whites, there are some lovely ones out there, but try these 6 good quality and very clean white Cymbidium Hybrids to get your collection off to a good start… All of t
Species Cymbidium – Cym. insigne
Article and images courtesy of Randall Robinson Originally published in 2008 here in Randall’s blog and adapted for this site. In a recent posting on an international f
Hobby growers – what are they looking for?
Written by Geoff Bailey Reproduced with permission from ‘Cymbidium Chatter’ Edition 18 – August 17 2020 What is it that hobbyists look for in today’s Cymbidiums
6 Pink Cymbidium Orchid Hybrids to Get Your Collection Started!
If you like pink, then you are spoilt for choice, but try these 6 good quality and very attractive pink Cymbidium Hybrids to get your collection off to a good start… All of t
Species Cymbidium – Cym. elegans
Article and images courtesy of Randall Robinson Originally published in 2011 here in Randall’s blog and adapted for this site. Midwinter is a time of conflicted emotions in a
The Parts of a Cymbidium Flower
Lots of beginners, and others, always ask what the parts of a Cymbidium flower are actually called! Below is a labelled photograph of a Cymbidium flower, with all the different par
Historically Important Plants – Cymbidium Alexanderi ‘Westonbirt’
Article and images courtesy of Randall RobinsonOriginally published in 2008 here in Randall’s blog and adapted for this site. This is the first in a series of articles relati
Building your Cymbidium Collection
Planning is important when building your collection to avoid wasting money and creating disappointment. Be sure that you purchase and grow plants which you like, and suit your expe
What is Success to the New Hobbyist?
What is success when it comes to growing a cymbidium? For an new or inexperienced grower, it could be just getting plants to flower. A more experienced grower might consider succes
Making Your Own Cymbidium Crosses
This article originally appeared in Cymbidium Chatter – Issue 31 (Vol. 2 No. 3): June 2021 Supplied by Joshua White from the Cymbidium Orchid Society of Victoria The ful
Hybridising, and What it Means for the Beginner?
Hybridising is the process by which a seedling is produced. And below, for the beginner is a quick explanation on how we do it. A much more in depth hybridising article about makin
Sourcing New Plants for your Collection
Growing and improving your collection requires a little planning….. Plants which are better than plants currently being grown are continually being developed and released. If
Scam Alert – Fake Internet Orchid Seed
This article was compiled by Kevin Western of Western Orchids I’ve conducted orchid tissue culture activities including sowing orchid seed from intact green pods, collected matur
A Brief Introduction to Ploidy
Like all living things, cymbidium orchid plants are made up of a huge number of cells, which develop and multiply continually. In these cells there are chromosomes, which are all o
De-flasking Cymbidium Orchid Plantlets
De-flasking is one of those topics that if you ask five different growers on how to do it, you’ll end up with five different answers! But the truth is there is really no blac
Seeing Red – The Quest for Red Breeding
Article and images courtesy of Randall Robinson Originally published in 2009 here in Randall’s blog and adapted for this site. The breeding of true red in Cymbidiums ha
How & Why Cymbidium Orchids are Named
All cymbidium orchids have a name. And the naming of orchids is known as ‘Nomenclature’. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the United Kingdom is responsibl
Buying your first Cymbidium Orchid
Starting your collection can be an exciting time. So how do you select your first Cymbidium? Do you choose miniature, intermediate or standard size flowers? Do you choose a modern