Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vines
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
United States, Mexico
Types
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Not Available
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Vines
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
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CYMBIDIUM
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
आर्किड
Boston Ivy
In German
Cymbidium Orchid
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Cymbidium Orchid
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Cymbidium Orchid
Boston Ivy
In Greek
kymbes
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Cymbidium Orchid
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Cymbidium Orchid
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Cymbidium Orchid
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Cymbidium
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Cymbidium Orchid and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Cymbidium Orchid and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cymbidium Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cymbidium Orchid and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Cymbidium Orchid and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Cymbidium Orchid height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cymbidium Orchid and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Cymbidium Orchid flower color: Not Available
Cymbidium Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Boston Ivy
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cymbidium Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Cymbidium Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.