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Cymbidium dayanum (Day's Cymbidium) - Fragrant Orchid with Long-Lasting Blooms
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Cymbidium dayanum (Day's Cymbidium) - Fragrant Orchid with Long-Lasting Blooms
Native to Southeast Asia, Cymbidium dayanum, also known as Day's Cymbidium, is a captivating orchid prized for its fragrant, long-lasting blooms. This elegant species is a popular choice for orchid enthusiasts and a delightful addition to any collection.
Distinctive Features
- Growth Habit: This epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on trees, has a robust growth habit with long, slender leaves. It produces pendulous inflorescences that can reach up to 60 cm (24 inches) in length, creating a graceful cascading effect.
- Flowers: The most striking feature of Cymbidium dayanum is its numerous, fragrant flowers. The blooms are typically cream-coloured with a prominent reddish-brown lip, creating a beautiful contrast. The flowers are also long-lasting, providing weeks of enjoyment.
- Fragrance: This orchid emits a sweet, spicy fragrance, especially during the day, adding to its allure.
Care Tips
- Light: Provide bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.
- Water: Water regularly, keeping the potting media moist but not soggy. Allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during the winter months.
- Humidity: Maintain moderate to high humidity levels, around 50-70%. You can achieve this by misting the plant regularly or using a humidity tray.
- Temperature: This orchid prefers intermediate to warm temperatures, ideally between 18-28°C (64-82°F) during the day and 13-18°C (55-64°F) at night.
- Potting Media: Use a well-draining orchid potting mix, such as bark or a mixture of bark and sphagnum moss.
- Fertiliser: Fertilise weakly, every other week during the growing season (spring-summer) with a balanced orchid fertiliser.
- Air Circulation: Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
Additional Notes
- Cymbidium dayanum is a relatively easy orchid to care for, making it suitable for beginners.
- Its fragrant blooms and graceful pendulous inflorescences make it a standout in any orchid collection.
- This orchid can be grown in pots, baskets, or mounted on cork bark.
- With proper care, Cymbidium dayanum can bloom reliably for many years.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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- Dispatch Day: All orders are dispatched on Tuesdays.
- Cut-off for Same Week Dispatch: Orders must be placed by Monday 7am (AEST) to be sent that week. Orders placed after this will be dispatched the following Tuesday.
WA, NT & TAS Orders
- Cut-off: Orders to WA, NT and TAS must be placed by Friday 7am (AEST) to be included in the following week’s dispatch.
- Treatment & Delay: These orders require biosecurity treatment and certification, which is completed each Friday. Please allow an additional 1–2 weeks for processing.
Plant Health Certification (PHAC) Fees
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
- This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout.
Please note that we operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our contact page.
Cymbidium dayanum (Day's Cymbidium) - Fragrant Orchid with Long-Lasting Blooms
Size: 66mm Pot
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