Cymbidium goeringii

Small-flowered Cymbidium

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Terrestrial orchid with graceful strap-like leaves and fragrant flowers; prized in Asian culture as one of the Four Gentlemen.
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Plant Details

Common Name Small-flowered Cymbidium
Family Orchidaceae
Genus Cymbidium
Species Goeringii
Origin China, Japan, Korea
Blooming Fragrant flowers in late winter to early spring (Jan-Mar)
Leaf Color Bright green, often with purple tinge on leaf sheaths
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Orchid bark mix, peat moss, perlite; well-draining terrestrial substrate.

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Watering

Keep moist during growing season, allow slight drying between waterings; reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light; avoid direct midday sun to prevent scorching.

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Fertilization

Balanced orchid fertilizer diluted weekly during active growth (spring-fall).

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Pruning

Remove spent flower spikes after blooming to encourage new growths.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite 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 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
46° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 60%
% 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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