Cymbidium orchid plants came in a wide range of colors, including reds, yellows, whites and others.
And now they are grown for the florist industry because of their large flowers, over 5 inches. Their lifespan of the Cymbidiums is about seven weeks. There are other Cymbidiums flowers which do not have large flowers, but have an intermediate size. One of these is the Cymbidium Royale.
They grow well outdoors and can take cool temperatures and even a short freeze, to about -2 degrees Celcius. Cymbidium orchid plants usually bloom from February to May. During the summer months they will do better with cooler soil at night.
Water them well especially during their growth period, between March through September. After this you can water the Cymbidium orchid plants less but not allowing them to dry out. Let the orchids get pot bound and the psueodpods can get pushed out to the edges of the pot.
These plants need good lighting for good growth.Also, year round fertilizer is necessary. You can use a liquid fertilizer which is balanced or even a timed release version. During the Cymbidium orchid plants growth phase you will need to give them a supplement fertilizer as well.