| Hi vivekw. Similar experience in that I learned if you don't give orchids what they need, they won't perform. I did that last year with Cattleyas, bringing them on my patio where I grow, and when autumn came and the high light they need, dissipated (during winter months), they suffered, big time. Cymbidiums are plants that need much cooler weather than Florida allows for outdoor growing and that's what has stopped me from having them, in a heartbeat, otherwise....they're gorgeous. If these were in a greenhouse, you'd be able to control the conditions for them but I think the temps are going to be a problem for them. Quite a few friends of mine living in California, grow them without any problems so aside from the weather being great there for cyms., low humidity is also a plus for them. |