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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 & Biosecurity Information
- 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.
Cymbidium dayanum (Day's Cymbidium) - Fragrant Orchid with Long-Lasting Blooms
Size: 66mm Pot
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