Saving a Rootless Cymbidium: Ziploc Bag Method for 6-Month Recovery

Question:

After cutting rotted roots, placed Cymbidium in ziploc. Where/how to store for 6 months?

Answer:

Hello Glenn,

Place bag in warm shady spot. Latent growth eyes will sprout. Once several roots >2 inches, pot in small pot barely larger than bulb. After ~6 months, if well, pot to 3". As new bulbs form, move up pot sizes. May take 3–4 years to flower—be patient.

If no growth in 6 months = no latent eyes on bulb.

Jim Kawasaki
San Jose, CA