Cymbidium orchids need well-drained, not too nutritious soil. You can use orchid soil from the garden market, which you can also loosen a little with bark mulch. Good substrate for Cymbidium can also be mixed yourself.
Which soil is ideal for Cymbidium orchids?
Cymbidium orchids need well-drained, not too nutritious soil. A mixture of bark mulch, peat, sand, garden soil and polystyrene balls or a peat-free version made of sphagnum, compost and coconut fiber in equal parts is suitable for this.
Mix the right soil for Cymbidium yourself
Normal potting soil or garden soil is not suitable for the cymbidiums, which are not particularly easy to care for. It is too nutritious and usually not permeable to water.
You mix the substrate for this type of orchid yourself from the following components:
- Bark mulch
- Peat
- Sand
- Garden soil
- Styrofoam balls
You can also get a good substrate if you mix sphagnum, compost and coconut fiber in equal parts. This soil is ideal if you want to avoid peat for environmental reasons.
Tip
Cymbidium orchids are fast-growing. They generally need a new pot every two years. Repotting takes place in spring directly after flowering.
