What You Need to Know About Cut Cymbidium Orchids

Vase

• Place the ends of the orchid stems under water, and cut the tips off at a 45-degree angle. This forces the stems to suck up water and yields longer-lasting blooms. Put the Cymbidium orchids in a tall, heavy vase.

Light and Temperatures

• Cymbidium orchids are cool-weather orchids and need a night time temperature of 60 to 65 degrees. Keep the cut flowers in a relatively cool place with indirect light until you plan to use them in a bouquet or display them in a table arrangement. All orchids tend to fade and wilt in bright, hot sun. They can sometimes be revived if you submerge them in water.

Water

• For best display, keep your Cymbidium orchids in water, and change it daily. Use commercial flower preservative or lemon-lime soda to help them last as long of possible. Add a few drops of bleach to keep the water from clouding up.

Keep Away From...

• Don't put your cut Cymbidium orchids near fruit or daffodils, as they release flower-killing gasses. Keep the cut flowers away from fireplaces and heating vents, as the hot air dries the flowers and causes them to wilt faster.