Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Long Broad
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
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 Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CYMBIDIUM
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
आर्किड
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Cymbidium Orchid
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Cymbidium Orchid
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Cymbidium Orchid
cólquico
In Greek
kymbes
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Cymbidium Orchid
aftomn gema
In Polish
Cymbidium Orchid
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Cymbidium Orchid
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cymbidium
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Cymbidium Orchid and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Cymbidium Orchid and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cymbidium Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Cymbidium Orchid and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Cymbidium Orchid and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Cymbidium Orchid height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Cymbidium Orchid and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Cymbidium Orchid flower color: Not Available
Cymbidium Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Autumn Crocus
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cymbidium Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cymbidium Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
