ailing cymbidium

Discussion in 'Orchidaceae (orchids)' started by grammasbb, Jan 4, 2008.

  1. grammasbb

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    My husband bought me this cymbidium in March. It has been doing very well until the last week or so. Can anyone tell me what is wrong with it, and how to fix it?
    Picture 1 shows the bulb. 2 shows a leaf - there are 2 leaves that look like this. 3 shows the underside of another leaf. 4 is the healthy plant in bloom when purchased.

    Thanks, Sandy
     

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    Thanks. Should I be misting daily? Should I remove the damaged leaves?
     
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    It it flowering right now? It isn't uncommon for Cymbidiums to loose leaves at this time of the year espescially if they are producing blooms (at least in my indoor conditions). They grow so fast when they get good light and fertilizer that your plant will easily gain more than it looses. After awhile you'll need to repot and maybe divide the plant and any of the leafless backbulbs can be removed then. I mist my orchids as often as possible but it only raises humidty briefly.

    Shaun
     
  5. Liz

    Liz Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    In the days I had to help look after 4000 Cymbidiums in a cold (hot) house I was told I must always water under leaves not over them. Also there was a routine of removing spent leaves. They were part of the cycle.

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    it is not flowering, nor showing any signs of it. I was wondering if it is better for the plant to remove the damaged leaves.
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    Liz Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Thanks a lot Liz. The links were especially helpful.

    Sandy
     

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