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The wonderful world of Cymbidium
Grower of the Month November: OrchiDiva

We dive into the world of the sophisticated Cymbidium. The universally beloved orchid is a self-willed species that is not easy to grow. The plant is already 5 years old before it is ready for sale. Nursery OrchiDiva knows how to deal with the whims of Cymbidium and has been growing the most beautiful varieties of top-quality for years. Continue reading to find out how Fred and his son Jurgen Besuijen managed to do this.

OrchidsIt runs in the family
OrchiDiva is the largest Cymbidium grower in the Netherlands and produces 450,000 plants per year. The nursery grows no fewer than 160 varieties, spread over the 3 locations in Amstelveen. The cultivation process is divided into 3 periods, so that flowering Cymbidiums leave the nursery from August to the end of April.

Jurgen: “Thanks to good communication with our customers and end customers, I know what is expected and we can tailor the cultivation to the wishes of the customer. That is a process that my father already started and which I am now putting into practice.”

5-year plan
Before the plant is ready for sale, the plant has been in the nursery for 5 years. During that period, the plant stayed in Italy for 1 year. In this video Jurgen explains step by step what the cultivation process looks like:

Care tip from the grower
The Cymbidium needs a relatively large amount of water. Our trick is to lift the plant to feel how heavy it is. If the plant feels lighter than a week ago, it is time to submerge it in a bucket of water. With this trick you can keep the plant in bloom for about 6 to 8 weeks. And if you give the Cymbidium enough cold and water, you will have another beautiful blooming orchid the next year!

Care tip The Cymbidium season has started again, OrchiDiva is gradually working towards the peak in the spring. From the moment the Christmas tree goes out of the door to the period after Mother's Day, it is the busiest period at the nursery. Every year OrchiDiva has many unique varieties in its range. This year we are really looking forward to the 'Snow White', 'Bird Magic' and 'Los Angeles'. 

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