AboutWayne King Expertise Any question about orchid culture. I have thirty+ yrs of growing experience,president 2x of our local Orchid Growers Guild,held a position in most all other offices associated with the Guild at one time or another. Head of Orchid judging team for local club meetings and some shows. Member of two Orchid Socities and local Rep.for Mid America Orchid Congress for several yrs.I have in my collection about 800 Orchid plants of all types.
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Question Hi,
I bought a cymbidium with 3 flowering spikes at end of Feb. The spike is turning yellow & the flowers are starting to wither. Do I cut the spike or just let it wither away? Also, how do I get it to flower again & when? You can tell I'm new at this! thanks!!
Answer Donna, you can cut the spike where it emerges at any time once the flowers are done. Cymbidiumds like high light so you can grow it outside. Start growing it in a semi-shaded location and gradually move it into full sunshine. When you see new growth it can take one tsp per gallon of plant food every other week. Leave it out in the fall-- it can take 40 degrees and needs the cooler temperatures to set buds for its next flowering. If grown well, they can flower annually.
