Cymbidiums: an apology

It pains me to write this, but this morning I found a budding Cymbidium shoot decapitated on the floor. It must have been knocked off by a carelessly drawn curtain. A coincidence? Or did the Cymbidium sense my disapproval of its hitherto dismal performance? Did it somehow know that it was going to be the target of ridicule? Are these the consequences of what was, it turns out, an unfair attack on its flowering potential? I think there may be a case for redress.

Contrary to any impression a previous blog may have given about the uncooperative, surly nature of Cymbidiums I would like to point out that the Cymbidium orchid is a truly magnificent flower that makes an ideal houseplant and behaves well with children and animals. Please accept my unreserved apologies for any distress caused by the original report.