Cymbidiums are also a favorite of many members of the Carmel Orchid Society, including Carolyn Salmon of Monterey. “I got my first one in 1976 as a housewarming present,” said Salmon. “I ...

Cymbidium orchid easy case orchid for containers outdoors. (Photo by Joshua Siskin) By Joshua Siskin | [email protected]. PUBLISHED: December 22, 2023 at 6:52 AM PST.

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Light: bright light Height: 10 to 36 inches Spread: 12 to 26 inches USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 10 Origin: Asia and Australia Cymbidium orchids are loved and enjoyed for their lasting flower… ...

The best time to move your orchid outside is during the summer, the prime growing season for more orchids, although a cold-tolerant variety, like Cymbidiums, can move outside sooner.

Cymbidium: Locally, this is the best orchid for growing outdoors in containers. I recently received a photo of a glorious cymbidium orchid growing in a container in Huntington Beach.