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Cymbidium Bud Blast: Light, Fertilizer, and Humidity Fixes

Sharyn's Cymbidiums bud but flowers die before opening. Morning sun, healthy plants, water 2×/week, Miracle-Gro. Expert: experiment—move one to more sun. Cymbidiums take direct sun; rich green leaves = insufficient light. Miracle-Gro high nitrogen (30-10-10) signals growth, not bloom. Switch to bloom booster (10-30-10). Low humidity possible but unlikely in area.

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