Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Drought
Drought
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
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds, Stem
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
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYMBIDIUM
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
आर्किड
Broomsedge grass
In German
Cymbidium Orchid
broomsedge Gras
In French
Cymbidium Orchid
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Cymbidium Orchid
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
kymbes
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Cymbidium Orchid
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Cymbidium Orchid
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Cymbidium Orchid
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cymbidium
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Broomsedge
Season and care of Cymbidium Orchid and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Cymbidium Orchid and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cymbidium Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cymbidium Orchid and Broomsedge Physical Information
Cymbidium Orchid and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Cymbidium Orchid height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Cymbidium Orchid and Broomsedge are as follows:
Cymbidium Orchid flower color: Not Available
Cymbidium Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Broomsedge
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cymbidium Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cymbidium Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.