Also known as Orchid
Cymbidium devonianum is a miniature orchid native to Southeast Asia, known for its striking, pendulous flowers and ease of cultivation. It thrives in moderate temperature
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
75% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves. East or west-facing windows are ideal.
Maintain consistent moisture during growth, reduce in winter.
50% intensity
Allow medium to dry slightly between waterings.
Orchid bark mix
50% intensity
Moderate to cool.
50% intensity
Daytime: 20-25°C. Nighttime: 10-15°C. A temperature drop at night encourages blooming.
Feed during growing season, reduce in winter.
50% intensity
Use a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is almost dry, typically every 7-10 days during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the pseudobulbs to slightly shrivel.
Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Remove spent flower spikes and any dead or damaged leaves or pseudobulbs. Pruning is generally minimal for Cymbidium devonianum, focusing on maintaining plant health and aesthetics. Use sterilized tools for clean cuts.
Cymbidium devonianum is primarily propagated by division. When repotting, carefully divide overgrown clumps into sections, ensuring each section has at least three healthy pseudobulbs and good root system.
Allow cuts to callus before repotting.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the potting medium begins to break down. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark chips and perlite.
Repot after flowering, typically in spring, to allow new roots to establish before the next growth cycle.
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Where Cymbidium Devonianum (Cymbidium devonianum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Cymbidium |
| Species | Cymbidium devonianum |
Similar in genus Cymbidium
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