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Cymbidiumsinense

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Cymbidium sinense by Todd_Boland
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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cymbidium (sim-BID-ee-um)
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Species
sinense (sy-NEN-see)
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Synonym
Cymbidium albojucundissimum
Cymbidium chinense
Cymbidium fragrans
Cymbidium hoosai
Epidendrum sinense
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting

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