sick cymbidium pics

I have a stupid question, but why is this in a house? Are you in Europe? I have a friend that blooms these indoors in England, the weather is just too inclement to grow Cyms outside like we do here.

Well, it certainly seems to be a well grown plant. Otherwise, as you said, you can get them to flower but just not bloom, so you are 75% of the way.

You don't say whether you get the spikes wet when you water. Try watering only the potting medium next time a spike starts to form and see if that helps. Don't try to get the spike or leaves wet so bacteria/fungus won't be encouraged to grow. As the spike emerges its a tight whorl and water gets trapped inside and starts this sort of problem. Also I don't see any sort of fan in the growing area, but it may be out of frame. Increasing airflow will help plants dry off by nightfall ('don't send your plants to bed with wet feet' is a rule. Their leaves and spikes should be dry by nightfall.)

I can't remember the proper time to repot a Cym, but it can be critical to reblooming. If I recall correctly you said you've given portions of this plant to other people which have bloomed for them, so if you can remember the time of year at which you divided the Cym and repot it into fresh mix, just so you can check its roots. I'd try that after correcting my watering habits. Sometimes bacteria etc enter the plant through rotten roots. However, usually that attacks the *whole* plant rather than just the spike.

My two cents,

K Barrett

It is in the house, as I am in Washington dc. temps this month have been in the low teens all month(F). Plenty of room in the middle to throw water and avoid the leaves. I use a wet meter to check dampness. it is definitely time to repot this guy.

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