Cymbidiums have been stereotyped as 'tropical' plants but they are not really as
they grow up above 35 degrees lattitude in China and up in the Himalayas.
Cynbidiums have been grown outdoors in Boston,Mass and have survivied for many
years that way with temps plumetting down to 0 F. They can be grown in most
parts of the US where it does not get too cold too often.
Northern Georgia is about the lower Southern Limit because the closer one gets
to Florida the climate gets to warm for them. They need warm temps and even a
few hot (95-100) days with a generous water supply but they also need cold to
help them bloom and about as much full sun that you can give them without
burning their leaves. IN San Francisco---the climate is just right for them and
many people grow them like somene elsewhere would grow roses in thier yard.

bill


To: orchidspecies@...: PLR673@...: Thu, 12 Jun 2008
14:02:48 +0000Subject: [orchidspecies] Cymbidium aloifolium cold tolerance?




I had a bit of a nice surprise lately when a cymbidium given to me some years
ago "probably one of those yellow ones" turned out to be a nice aloifolium. The
one i had potted has some 6-7 spikes going and the one I remounted fairly high
up on a cedar not too long ago also has started blooming. Thanks to coming
across a nice pic by Jay, it was easy to find out what it was. Question is,
since I no doubt one day will get the hankering to do another mount, and I know
it does well with our high temps, what is the cold tolerance for this species?
Ie a freeze. We do get them in SW florida from time to time - even right on the
gulf - and I cover as needed - IF I HAVE TO.Thanks!






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