Orchids: Cymbidium transplant question from beginner, 1 by dyzzypyxxy

dyzzypyxxy wrote:
Liz, I'm kind of new at Cymbidiums, too but have been reading a lot and questioning growers. I have 3 fairly new ones that are potted in chunky coco pieces and bark that drains very fast. I'd definitely re-do your potting using only bark mix so they won't stay wet. I'd cover all the roots with your chunky medium, though.

If they behave like other bulbous plants, your cym division with only roots and leaves will make a bulb by the end of the year if you keep the leaves growing well.

Mine are all sitting with their bulbs on top of the medium and roots down in the pot. Take a look at your 5-yr. old one and I'd bet it's doing the same.