intermediateuncommonCymbidium
Noble Orchid
Cymbidium goeringii
A subtle terrestrial orchid prized for centuries in East Asia for its scent.
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Even moisture, drier in winter
Lightmedium
Bright filtered light
Foodlow
Weak feed monthly
Temp
30-75°F
Humidity
40-60%
Origin
China, Japan
Special care:Highly cold-tolerant; revered in Chinese and Japanese culture.
About Noble Orchid
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Care guide
Potting medium
Dense mix with bark, perlite, and a little coir; large pots welcome.
Repotting
Every 2–3 years after flowering.
Bloom season
Winter into early spring, on tall arching spikes.
Bloom longevity
6–10 weeks; excellent cut flower.
Growth habit
Sympodial with large pseudobulbs and grass-like leaves.
Propagation
Division — robust plants tolerate it well.
Pests & prevention
Scale on pseudobulbs, slugs on flower spikes outdoors.
Signs of trouble
- ●No spike → did not get a 10–15°F night drop in autumn
- ●Yellow leaves → too much direct sun or magnesium deficiency
Grower's tips
- ★Summer them outdoors in dappled shade for the strongest blooms.
- ★Feed heavily in spring and summer; they are hungry plants.
