There are two main types of cymbidiums—standards and miniatures. Where summers are warm, miniatures are recommended, since they are more heat-tolerant and bloom in warm weather. Light Insufficient light is the main cause for lack of flowering. You can ensure proper light by placing near the outer edge of a tree canopy so that it has direct sun in the morning and afternoon, and shade at midday. You can also accomplish this by placing the plant on an east or west facing patio. Your plant can take sun all day long in the winter, but not in the summertime. Keep your plant in the brightest spot, but keep it cool. Remember, light green leaves indicate good light; dark green ones mean it is too shady, and yellow leaves indicate that it is in too bright a spot. Temperature Cymbidiums prefer cool temperatures. They can tolerate up to 80 degrees (max. 90 degrees) during the day, and night temperatures of around 55 degrees (min. 32 degrees). It is important that there is a 20 degrees differential between summer and winter NIGHT temperatures in order to set buds. Plants enjoy cooling breezes at all times. Watering Cymbidiums like to be moist, but not wet. Water when the top 1/2 inch of the mix dries out, usually once or twice a week. Use about one gallon of water per pot each time you water, allowing the water to run freely out from the bottom of the pot. Do not let plants get completely dry. Warm or windy days will dry pots out sooner than cold, dark days, so you must alter your watering schedule accordingly. Try to maintain humidity around 45%. One way you can achieve this is if you place your plant near a pool or lawn area. Fertilizer During periods of rapid growth (April-August) feed at rate recommended for ornamentals. Use high nitrogen 30-10-10 every 10 to 15 days. During slow growth period (Sept.-Jan.) use low nitrogen 5-10-10- once each month. Never fertilize a dry plant. If leaf tips turn black or brown, flush pots with plain water several times in succession to leach out excessive salts. Repotting Plants need to be repotted once every 3 to 4 years. The best time to repot is after flowering from March to May. When numerous roots are seen at the surface of the mix and when your finger does not easily penetrate into the root zone, it is time to repot. Knock the plant out of its pot and gently separate the roots. Use a clean, sharp knife to cut the plant into 2 to 3 bulb divisions (complete with the roots). Using a cymbidium potting mix found at most nurseries, place the divided bulbs into a clean pot, large enough to allow for 3 years growth. Do NOT bury the bases of bulbs more than 1/2 inch into the soil. Plant firmly using blunt stick. Remember the Plant must not be loose in the contatiner. Water thoroughly. After the initial planting, only water the plant enough to keep from drying for the next 4 to 6 weeks. Provide it with some shade during this time.