cymbidiumcymbidium
genusgenusElegant orchids characterized by their long-lasting blooms and sturdy, strap-like leaves growing from thick pseudobulbs. These resilient plants produce graceful flower spikes that can display multiple blooms in an array of colors, from pristine whites to deep burgundies.
Etymology
The name 'Cymbidium' comes from the Latin 'cymba' meaning 'boat' or 'vessel,' referring to the hollow bowl-like shape found in the flower's lip.
Interesting fact!
Ancient Chinese manuscripts from over 2,500 years ago mention these orchids as noble plants worthy of scholars and painters, making them one of the earliest documented cultivated orchids in human history.
All species of Cymbidium
cymbidiumSinense
Chinese cymbidium, Oriental orchid, Ink orchid.
cymbidiumEnsifolium
Chinese ground orchid, Sword leaf orchid, Small leaf cymbidium.
cymbidiumDayanum
Day's cymbidium, Tiger stripe orchid, Miniature boat orchid.
cymbidiumAloifolium
Aloe-leafed cymbidium, Hardy cymbidium, Chocolate orchid.
cymbidiumGoeringii
Spring orchid, Chinese ground orchid, Hardy Asian orchid.
cymbidiumLancifolium
Lance leaf orchid, Small boat orchid, Miniature cymbidium.
cymbidiumTracyanum
Tracy's cymbidium, Chocolate orchid, Cinnamon scented cymbidium.
cymbidiumLowianum
Low's boat orchid, Chinese orchid, Asian corsage orchid.
cymbidiumErythrostylum
Red column cymbidium, Chinese red column orchid, Mini red column cymbidium.
cymbidiumMastersii
Masters' cymbidium, Almond scented orchid, Fragrant boat orchid.
cymbidiumMadidum
Mini honey orchid, Warm growing cymbidium, Australian rock orchid.
cymbidiumKanran
Cold growing cymbidium, Winter orchid, Chinese cold orchid.
cymbidiumInsigne
Chinese ground orchid, Hardy cymbidium, Garden orchid.
cymbidiumFinlaysonianum
Giant cymbidium, Pendulous cymbidium, Waterfall orchid.
cymbidiumFloribundum
Miniature boat orchid, Many-flowered cymbidium, Dwarf cymbidium.
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