Dog Pulled Out Cymbidium: Emergency Care for Damaged Roots and Leaves

Tram's dog pulled her mother's "Plush Canyon 'Red Eye'" Cymbidium from its pot two days ago, chewing some roots. The plant was repotted with seaweed amendment, but leaves are drying. Can it be saved?

Good Prognosis If Roots Mostly Intact

If most roots are fair and pseudobulbs/leaves undamaged, survival chances are excellent. Cymbidiums are tough.

General Cymbidium Care Guidelines

• Light: Bright light for light to medium green leaves (50% shade for miniatures)
• Water: When mix is barely moist; never water wet mix
• Fertilizer: Balanced orchid fertilizer at half strength
• Air movement: Essential around plant
• Temperature: 50-85°F; survives freezing if kept dry, 100°F+ if watered more
• Miniatures: Keep above 45°F, below 90°F

Monitor for new growth. The seaweed amendment helps moisture retention but ensure mix drains well.