Darling Orchids

Growth happens quietly 💛

The most common pests on cymbidiums 👀

Keep an eye out for these:
• Aphids (often on spikes and buds)
• Mealybugs (white, cotton-like clusters)
• Scale (small brown bumps on leaves and stems)
• Snails (chewed leaves, damaged growth, especially at night)

Always check under leaves and along flower spikes — that’s where many pests like to hide.

The earlier you catch them, the easier they are to control.

Regular checks = healthier plants 🌱

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Want perfect cymbidium spikes? 🌸
Stake them early.

The best time to start is when the spike is still young, soft, and flexible — this makes it much easier to guide into shape.

How to stake:
• Insert a stake gently into the pot
• Use clips or soft ties
• Secure the spike loosely (never squeeze)

You can guide the spike straight up or slightly arched — it’s up to you.

Don’t wait too long — older spikes become stiff and much harder to position.

Pro tip: Start staking when the spike is around 10–20cm tall — that’s when it’s easiest to work with.

A little early support = a beautifully presented plant later ✨

While the cold slows everything down…. Our cymbidiums get ready to bloom 🌧️