Cymbidium Blooms Withering Fast: Indoor Conditions and Watering

Shantel (Valentine's gift) has purple/mauve Cymbidium with 3 bulbs, 2 blooming, losing flowers fast. Waters every 5 days on east-facing office desk. Foliage healthy green.

Possible Causes

• Flowers may have been open long before purchase (cym blooms last 1-3 months)
• Ripening fruit nearby, hot/cold drafts, sudden temp changes, heater fumes
• Office desk is poor location - Cymbidiums are outdoor plants
• Watering every 5 days likely too frequent; water when mix barely moist

Quick Cymbidium Guide

• Grow outdoors as much as possible
• Temp: 40-85°F (30-100°F with protection)
• Humidity: 30-80% (50% ideal)
• Bright sun, partial summer shade
• Water when barely moist (winter: 7-10+ days)
• Balanced fertilizer at 1/4-1/2 strength

Bring indoors only briefly for enjoyment.