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Old 05-07-2008, 06:53 AM
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Cymbidiums in hot weather?

Hi,

I got introduced to orchids recently when I visited Sikkim in eastern Himalayas. Being a complete newbie, I bought a lot of cymbium backbulbs.
After coming to Bangalore, I was advised by many that cymbidiums would need low night temperatures and would not flower in Bangalore weather (minimum temperature in Winter: 13C and maximum in summer 35C, dry in winter).
Another disappointing thought was that many web site inform that it would take 3 to 4 years for these backbulbs to grow to flowering size plants.

Anyone has any experience growing them in warmer temperatures?

Regards,
Vivekw
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