Cymbidium iridioides

Rainbow Cymbidium

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Sympodial epiphytic orchid native to South Asia, featuring fragrant, variable-colored flowers and pleated leaves; thrives in bright light.
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Plant Details

Common Name Rainbow Cymbidium
Family Orchidaceae
Genus Cymbidium
Species Iridioides
Origin India / Myanmar
Blooming Winter to Spring, fragrant flowers with variable colors
Leaf Color Dark green, pleated
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Coarse bark mix with perlite and sphagnum moss for epiphytic growth

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Watering

Water when medium nearly dry, high humidity essential, soak method preferred

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light required for blooming; avoid scorching in midday summer sun

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Fertilization

Weak fertilizer solution weekly during active growth (spring/summer), reduce in winter

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Pruning

Remove spent flower spikes and dead pseudobulbs to encourage new growth

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

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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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1200 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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