Cymbidium erythraeum

Red Cymbidium

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Fragrant, cool-growing orchid with slender pseudobulbs. Red-orange flowers bloom in late winter. Native to mountainous regions of China and Myanmar.
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Plant Details

Common Name Red Cymbidium
Family Orchidaceae
Genus Cymbidium
Species Erythraeum
Origin China / Myanmar
Blooming Winter to Spring, requires cool nights for induction
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Coarse bark chips mixed with sphagnum moss and perlite for high drainage

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Watering

Water when medium dries slightly, use rain or distilled water, reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright filtered light, morning sun is beneficial, avoid harsh midday exposure

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Fertilization

Weak fertilizer weekly during spring/summer growth, stop fertilizing once buds form

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Pruning

Cut spent flower spikes to the base, remove dead pseudobulbs and yellowing leaves

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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