Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red, Olive, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSIA signata
CYMBIDIUM
Common Name
Brassia, Marked Brassia, Marked Spider Orchid
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
In Hindi
Hydrangea
आर्किड
In German
Hortensie
Cymbidium Orchid
In French
Hortensia
Cymbidium Orchid
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cymbidium Orchid
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Cymbidium Orchid
In Polish
Hortensja
Cymbidium Orchid
In Latin
Hibiscus
Cymbidium Orchid
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheobionta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Orchidales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Not Available
Cymbidium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cymbidieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brassia and Cymbidium Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Brassia and Cymbidium Orchid? We provide you with everything About Brassia and Cymbidium Orchid. Brassia doesn't have thorns and Cymbidium Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Brassia does not have fragrant flowers. Brassia has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Cymbidium Orchid has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brassia and Cymbidium Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brassia and Cymbidium Orchid
Season and care of Brassia and Cymbidium Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Brassia and Cymbidium Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brassia season is Spring and Summer and Cymbidium Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Brassia is Not Available and for Cymbidium Orchid is Sand while the PH of soil for Brassia is Not Available and for Cymbidium Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Brassia and Cymbidium Orchid Physical Information
Brassia and Cymbidium Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Brassia height is 48.25 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cymbidium Orchid height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Brassia and Cymbidium Orchid are as follows:
Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red, Olive and Ivory
Brassia leaf color: Green
Cymbidium Orchid flower color: Not Available
- Cymbidium Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Care of Brassia and Cymbidium Orchid
Care of Brassia and Cymbidium Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brassia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cymbidium Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brassia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cymbidium Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
