Your Cymbidium Orchid should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Orchidaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Houseplant to make the best decision when repotting as all Houseplant plants can be repotted in similar ways.
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Repotting Cymbidium Orchid from one pot to another step by step
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Cymbidium Orchid.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Cymbidium Orchid
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Cymbidium Orchid loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Cymbidium Orchid needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Fall, winter, spring and soil ph which is Acidic to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Cymbidium Orchid out of the original pot
Cymbidium Orchid can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Cymbidium Orchid as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Cymbidium Orchid to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Cymbidium Orchid would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Loamy, moist, well-draining soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Cymbidium Orchid with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Cryptanthus so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
How to care for Cymbidium Orchid
After the repotting process for Cymbidium Orchid is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
Is the best place to keep Cymbidium Orchid indoors or outdoors after repotting?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Cymbidium Orchid outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Cymbidium Orchid is native to Asia, Australia and then take into consideration whether your area has a similar climate based on your knowledge.
Another thing that you should consider is that Cymbidium Orchid is in the 10-12 (USDA) hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.
What should you expect if you have repot Cymbidium Orchid correctly?
Like all plants in the same family like Cyclamen, a mature Cymbidium Orchid may get to 12-30 in. tall, 12-24 in. wide but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of Pink, green, yellow, white blooms during the Fall, winter, spring period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.
A guide on the long term care for Cymbidium Orchid after repotting
In the aftercare of Cymbidium Orchid, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Partial), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (10-12 (USDA)) and that your climate is similar to where your Cymbidium Orchid is from (Asia, Australia). If you do this correctly, your Cymbidium Orchid should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 12-30 in. tall, 12-24 in. wide.
More information about Cymbidium Orchid after repotting
To take care of your Cymbidium Orchid in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Houseplant in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Orchidaceae that is safe.
Does Cymbidium Orchid have any other names?
There may be other more scientific names for your Cymbidium Orchid such as Cymbidium Orchid Cymbidium or ‘Cymbidium spp.’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Croton or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Mexican Heather to continue repotting.