Species Orchid, Chinese Cymbidium
Cymbidiumsinense

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cymbidium (sim-BID-ee-um)
Species: sinense (sy-NEN-see)

Synonym:Cymbidium albojucundissimum

Synonym:Cymbidium chinense

Synonym:Cymbidium fragrans

Synonym:Cymbidium hoosai

Synonym:Epidendrum sinense

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

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