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Miniature Cymbidiums

Discussion in 'Everything Else Orchid' started by KellyW, Apr 20, 2016.

  1. Apr 20, 2016 #1
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I have never grown a Cymbidium but am interested in trying a miniature, warm growing Cymbidium. Looking on the internet it seems that sinensis, dayanum and tortisepalum may be in this category. I am interested in opinions on those three and others that may be recommended.

    BTW, when I say miniature I would hope that the plant would stay 12 inches or less.
     
  2. Apr 21, 2016 #2
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    I have found that sinense , ensifolium, and kanran are all very easy to grow, especially in semi-hydroponics (I used to import about 500 a month, and that was the easiest way to pot them up), but many of them can top out with leaves 18" or more. I have no experience with tortisepalum, but the dayanums I've had in the past varied from 9" tall to about 18".
     
  3. Apr 21, 2016 #3
    sam1147

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    Kelly -From a size standpoint I recommend "goeringii" ,leaves are about 10".Still not able to vouch for the culture.
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  4. Apr 21, 2016 #4
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Thank you Ray and Sam. Sam, have you had goeringii through a summer yet?
     
  5. Apr 21, 2016 #5
    sam1147

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    Nope. I suggest you wait ... In any case I think you'd better wait to
    order next year from Matt (Ten Shin) as his US season will be over soon.