Saving a Rotting Indoor Cymbidium: Repotting and Light Correction

Overwatering + Low Light = Root Rot

Weekly watering indoors with poor air movement kept media wet. Roots rotted; 2 of 4 bulbs dead. Remaining 2 green but drying.

Emergency Repotting

1. Fresh mix, pot ½ current size.
2. Remove dead bulbs, mushy roots.
3. Pot 2 live bulbs; base 1 inch below rim.
4. Warm shade 3–4 weeks, barely moist.
5. Then 3–4 hours direct sun (outdoors ideal).

Ongoing Culture

• Water when nearly dry.
• Monthly balanced feed.
• Temps 35–85°F tolerant.
• Light: leaves light-medium green (dark = too little).

Indoor Limitation

Cymbidiums need outdoor summer sun/air to thrive long-term. Indoor culture is marginal.