Description
Cymbidium floribundum is a compact, free-flowering Cymbidium with arching sprays of long-lasting blooms. It enjoys bright light, cool nights, and excellent air movement—ideal for bright windows or cool greenhouses.
- Full Botanical Name: Cymbidium floribundum
- Common Names: Boat Orchid
- Country and/or Region of Origin: China, Taiwan, Japan (Ryukyu), Vietnam
- Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Epilithic/epiphytic in bright forests with cool nights and seasonal moisture
- Care Guide:
- Light: Bright, indirect to some gentle sun; protect from harsh midday rays
- Ideal Room: Bright east/south window, cool sunroom, or greenhouse bench
- Feeding: Orchid fertilizer every 2–4 weeks in growth; reduce in winter
- Humidity: 40–60% with airflow
- Ideal Temperature: Days 18–26°C (65–79°F), nights 10–15°C (50–59°F) to set spikes
- Watering: Keep evenly moist in growth; slightly drier after flowering
- Pet/Child Safe: Generally non-toxic to cats and dogs; orchids are listed by ASPCA as non-toxic (e.g., Cattleya/Easter Orchid). Still, any plant material may cause mild GI upset; keep all plants out of reach of pets, reptiles/amphibians, and children, and avoid ingestion.
- Soil Type: Coarse orchid mix (bark/perlite/charcoal)
- Propagation: Division of mature clumps (3–4 pseudobulbs)
- Eventual Height and Spread: 40–70 cm tall including spikes; 30–50 cm wide
- Growth Rate: Moderate; flowers in cool season with a day–night drop
- Pests and Treatment: Scale, mealybugs—treat with horticultural soap/oil
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after bloom when mix breaks down
- Pruning: Remove spent spikes and dead sheaths
- Air Purification: Minor benefit; primarily ornamental blooms
- Folklore: Cymbidiums symbolize virtue and friendship in East Asia
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