Caring for your Cali Night Black Shower Cymbidium
Cali Night Black Shower is a dramatic, dark-flowered Cymbidium that rewards attentive care with long-lasting, showy spikes. Provide bright, indirect light—morning sun or filtered afternoon light is ideal—to promote strong flowering without leaf burn. Maintain daytime temperatures of 65–75°F and nighttime drops of 50–60°F; a cool night encourages spike formation. Water thoroughly when the top 1–2 inches of the mix begin to dry; avoid letting roots sit in water. Use a fast-draining orchid mix (fir bark with perlite or charcoal) and repot every 2–3 years in spring after flowering.
Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20 or similar) at quarter to half strength every 1–2 weeks during active growth, reducing to monthly during winter rest. Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues; misting is fine if humidity sits around 50–60%. Remove spent flower spikes at the base once flowering finishes and trim any dead foliage to keep the plant tidy. Watch for common pests—mealybugs, scale, and spider mites—and treat promptly with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap.
With consistent light, cool nights, steady moisture, and seasonal feeding, your Cali Night Black Shower will develop robust canes and reward you with its striking, noir blooms season after season. Visit O'Dowds Orchids for premium Cymbidiums and expert advice.