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Orchidaceae
Cymbidium Orchid
Cymbidium spp.
Refined beauty and friendship.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Cymbidium
- Native to
- Southeast Asia, East Asia, Australia
- Bloom season
- Winter, Spring
- Type
- Perennial orchid
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light
- Soil
- Orchid bark mix
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 9-12
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Cymbidium orchids have been cultivated in China for over 2,000 years and were prized by Confucius.
- They are one of the most cold-tolerant orchid genera and can survive brief frosts.
- A single cymbidium flower spike can last 8 to 10 weeks as a cut flower, making them prized by florists.
- In Chinese culture, the cymbidium symbolizes integrity and was called the 'King of Fragrance'.
- Cymbidium orchids need a drop in nighttime temperature to trigger blooming.
Color meanings
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Virtue
1
Nobility
2
Friendship
3
Respect