| Common Name | Elegant Cymbidium Orchid |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Cymbidium |
| Species | Elegans |
| Origin | Himalayas / Southeast Asia |
| Blooming | Winter to Early Spring, fragrant flowers on arching spikes |
| Leaf Color | Deep green, strap-like |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Coarse fir bark, perlite, and charcoal mix. Must be free-draining and airy.
Water when medium approaches dryness. Keep moist during growth season; reduce after flowering. High ambient humidity needed.
Bright indirect light or morning sun. Protect from scorching afternoon heat in summer.
Weak fertilizer weekly during active growth (spring/summer). Stop feeding in winter dormancy to encourage blooming.
Remove spent flower spikes above the last node or at base. Remove dead pseudobulbs and yellowing leaves.
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