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Old 11-02-2009, 05:27 AM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
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Default Cymbidium light requirements

Here's my take on cymbidiums, although I don't claim to be an expert
on all the varieties: most need bright light in order to flower, so
unless you're in a very warm climate such as those unfortunate Aussies
who are literally burning up I wouldn't worry about giving them too
much sun. You can always pull back if signs of leaf burn appear. And
since you mentioned fragrant varieties I would be interested to know
which type you have. Many are not fragrant and I keep thinking of one
I owned when I first started collecting orchids- not realizing what a
gem I had. It filled an entire room with its fragrance. I haven't been
able to find another one like it, and since it was a raffle prize at a
local orchid society with just the tag, "warm hybrid' I really don't
know its origins or parentage. Hope this helps