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, Asian cool orchid.
cymbidiumEnsifolium
Chinese orchid, Miniature cymbidium, Four seasons orchid.
cymbidiumDayanum
Day's cymbidium, Tiger orchid, Mini boat orchid.
cymbidiumAloifolium
Aloe orchid, Hardy Asian orchid, Chocolate scented cymbidium.
cymbidiumGoeringii
Spring orchid, Chinese ground orchid, Hardy Asian cymbidium.
cymbidiumLancifolium
Lance orchid, Dwarf boat orchid, Mini cymbidium.
cymbidiumTracyanum
Tracy's cymbidium, Chocolate orchid, Winter dancing orchid.
cymbidiumLowianum
Low's cymbidium, Chinese boat orchid, Hardy cymbidium.
cymbidiumErythrostylum
Red column cymbidium, Chinese red column orchid, Miniature red column orchid.
cymbidiumMastersii
Masters' cymbidium, Vanilla scented orchid, Miniature boat orchid.
cymbidiumMadidum
Miniature honey orchid, Warm growing cymbidium, Australian rock lily.
cymbidiumKanran
Cold hardy cymbidium, Winter beauty orchid, Chinese cymbidium.
cymbidiumInsigne
Chinese ground orchid, Hardy cymbidium, Garden orchid.
cymbidiumFinlaysonianum
Cascade orchid, Giant Asian cymbidium, Waterfall cymbidium.
cymbidiumFloribundum
Mini boat orchid, Floribunda orchid, Dwarf cymbidium.
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