Wildlife value of Cymbidium — an unexpected bonus

I planted Cymbidium primarily for ornamental reasons. What I didn't anticipate was the wildlife it would attract. spectacular flower forms that rival almost any plant seems to be particularly appealing to bees and butterflies during the main growing period.

I grow it in a conservatory shelf with filtered light which allows me to watch the activity up close. triggering a new flower spike with cooler autumn nights is the most active period for wildlife visits. watering by soaking the pot then letting it drain fully is important for keeping the plant healthy enough to flower well and provide that value. failure to rebloom without a temperature drop trigger is the thing to watch — it reduces flowering and therefore wildlife visits if left unchecked. A plant that earns its place twice over.