Water
Water thoroughly when the potting mix is nearly dry. Avoid letting it sit in standing water, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering frequency during the cooler, dormant winter months to encourage blooming.
Cymbidium bicolor, the Two-Colored Cymbidium, is an orchid species native to Australia, known for its striking, often fragrant flowers and epiphytic or lithophytic growth
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct midday sun, which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow potting mix to nearly dry out between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Orchid bark mix, well-draining
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Tolerates a range, but thrives in cooler winters (10-15°C) to promote blooming and moderate summer temperatures (20-25°C).
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with diluted orchid fertilizer during growth, switch to bloom booster before flowering. Reduce in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the potting mix is nearly dry. Avoid letting it sit in standing water, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering frequency during the cooler, dormant winter months to encourage blooming.
Remove spent flower spikes at their base once blooming is finished. Trim away any dead or damaged leaves or pseudobulbs as needed to maintain plant health and appearance. Sterilize your tools before use.
Cymbidium bicolor is typically propagated by division. Carefully divide overgrown clumps into smaller sections, ensuring each division has at least 3-4 healthy pseudobulbs and some roots.
Replant immediately into fresh orchid mix.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the potting medium breaks down. Repot after flowering when new root growth is evident. Use a well-draining orchid mix, typically bark-based, and ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Photos of Two-Colored Cymbidium (Cymbidium bicolor)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Cymbidium |
| Species | Cymbidium bicolor |
Similar in genus Cymbidium
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