Cymbidium - a very beautiful flowering plant of the Orchid family.
These epiphytic and terrestrial flowers from the highlands of Indochina and Australia, were first described by botanist Peter Olof Svarts in the 19th century.
Cymbidium has about 100 species, differing in a variety of shades - from white and yellow-green to pink and red-brown.
All species of cymbidium have inflorescences with a large number of large and very fragrant flowers.
Aloelist cymbidium
Epiphytic plant, in height reaches 30 cm. It has pseudobulbs (the part of the stem in which epiphytic orchids accumulate and store moisture), the shape of which is ovoid. Linear-belt-like leaves also grow to 30 cm, leathery. Peduncle up to 40 cm long with a large number of flowers, the diameter of which is about 4 cm. The cymbidium aloelytic blooms for about a month in the first half of the year. Flowers - mostly yellow with purple stripes. The homeland of this plant is China, India, Burma.
Tubers of this type of cymbidium are used in medicine.
Cymbidium Low
This type of epiphytic orchid has a flattened pseudobulb shape, covered with linear-lanceolate leaves, 70 cm long, 2 cm wide
The multi-flowered inflorescence of Cymbidium Low has from 15 to 35 flowers, the diameter of which is 10 cm, the shade is yellow-green with brown stripes. Peduncle plants long, up to 1 m. The homeland of this yellow cymbidium is India.
Flowering, accompanied by a pleasant aroma, lasts about two months in February and March.
Important! Cymbidium room flower can not tolerate direct sunlight! The best option would be diffused light.
Cymbidium dwarf
This epiphytic orchid has linear curved leaves about 20 cm long and about 2 cm wide. Inflorescences of dwarf cymbidium are many-flowered, in height reach 12 cm. The diameter of the flower is 10 cm, the shade is often red-brown with yellow edges, there are other colors. The flowering period of the dwarf cymbidium - from December to March, the duration of about three weeks. Homeland species - Japan, China.
Cymbidium "ivory"
Cymbidium "ivory" is epiphytic, less often as a terrestrial plant, prefers moderate temperature. Leaves are linear, elongated, small pseudobulbs. Inflorescence about 30 cm long, flowers with a diameter of about 7.5 cm, have white and cream shades. Flowering with a scent similar to the smell of lilac, begins in spring.
Did you know? If you want to transplant cymbidium, it is better to do it after its flowering.
Cymbidium Giant
Homeland plants are Himalayas, the first time this epiphytic orchid was discovered in the 19th century. It has an ovoid pseudobulb about 15 cm long, about 3 cm wide. The leaves of the plant are two-row, their length reaches 60 cm, width 3 cm. The shape of the leaves is linear-lanceolate. Peduncle powerful, it is located hanging inflorescence about 60 cm long with a small number of flowers - up to 15. The duration of flowering of a giant cymbidium - 3-4 weeks, from November to April. The flowers are very fragrant, their diameter reaches 12 cm, the petals are yellow-green with red stripes, on the cream lip (protruding from the middle of the flower fold) there are spots of red hue.
Important! Cymbidium orchid loves a moderate temperature. Especially it is necessary to ensure that during the flowering period the temperature of the air in the place where cymbidium is contained does not exceed 22 ° C on average.
Cymbidium Eburneo
The orchid Cymbidium Ebourneo is a frost-resistant plant, it feels good at a temperature of -10 ° C. The plant was first found in the Himalayas. Leaves reach a length of 90 cm, double-row, pointed at the ends. Flowers are quite large - their diameter is 12 cm. The aroma is strong, shade of yellow-green with dark red stripes, interspersed. Flowering occurs since spring time.
Mechelong cymbidium
This type of orchid is terrestrial or lithophytic. In nature, prefers rocky terrain. Leathery leaves, their length ranges from 30 to 90 cm. Erect inflorescence length from 15 to 65 cm has a small number of flowers - from 3 to 9. The flowering period is from January to April, however, in the greenhouse, the meliastous cymbidium can bloom at any time of the year. The flowers are very fragrant, their diameter is 3-5 cm, the color varies from yellowish to green with pronounced longitudinal stripes of a dark red shade. The lip of the flower is pale yellow with maroon veins and dots.
Important! If the leaves of the plant become dark green, the orchid does not have enough light. If the lighting returned to normal, the leaves will take on a golden-green color.
Cymbidium noticeable
The homeland of this terrestrial orchid is Thailand, China, Vietnam. Pseudobulbs of oblong plants. Leaves reach a length of 70 cm, in width - 1-1.5 cm. Inflorescence on erect peduncle up to 80 cm high has 9-15 flowers.
Flowering occurs from February to May. Very beautiful white or pale pink cymbidium flowers are prominently decorated with red spots. The lip is also in purple dots. The flowers are large, their diameter is 7-9 cm.
Cymbidium Day
This epiphytic orchid, its birthplace - the Philippines and Sumatra. The cymbidium Dai's inflorescence is a multi-flowered, drooping, from 5 to 15 flowers of pale cream shade are located on it. In the center of the petal is the longitudinal vein of purple. The lip of the flower is white, tucked back. The diameter of the flower is about 5 cm. The flowering of this species of cymbidium takes place from August to December.
Did you know? In the warm season, all types of Cymbidium orchids will feel better in the open air - in the garden, on the balcony, and in the loggias.
Cymbidium Tracy
The leaves of this epiphytic orchid are linear-belt-shaped, on the lower side, keeled. Their length is about 60 cm, width - up to 2 cm. The peduncle can be straight or curved, on it multi-flowered inflorescence - a brush up to 120 cm in length. Flowers in diameter reach 15 cm, in their inflorescence up to 20 pieces. This green tint cymbidium is very fragrant. Petals are decorated with longitudinal stripes of red-brown color. The lip of the flower is creamy, wavy or even fringed along the edge, with spots and stripes of red hue. The flowering period of Cymbidium Tracy - September-January.
The variety of types of orchids and their names will allow you to choose a flower that you like, because cymbidium is considered one of the most beautiful members of the family.
