A majestic cool-weather orchid famous for its massive, long-lasting winter flower spikes.

Cymbidium Boat Orchid Mastery

Bright Dappled Light

Keep Evenly Moist

Cool Nights Needed

Pet-Friendly

Growth Snapshot

Core care pillars at a glance

Pet and child safety for this plant has not been verified yet. Until it is, keep it out of reach of pets and small children.

The Full Picture

Unlike Phalaenopsis, Cymbidiums are semi-terrestrial. They prefer a denser potting mix that retains a bit more moisture (like fine bark mixed with peat and perlite). The absolute key to getting them to flower is temperature drops: they require crisp, chilly autumn nights (around 10-25°C) to initiate their massive flower spikes for the winter season.