Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Needle like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYMBIDIUM
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
आर्किड
Dancing Bulb
In German
Cymbidium Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In French
Cymbidium Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Cymbidium Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
kymbes
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Cymbidium Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Cymbidium Orchid
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Cymbidium Orchid
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Cymbidium
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Cymbidium Orchid and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Cymbidium Orchid and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cymbidium Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Sand and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Cymbidium Orchid and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Cymbidium Orchid and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Cymbidium Orchid height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cymbidium Orchid and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Cymbidium Orchid flower color: Not Available
Cymbidium Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Dancing Bulb
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cymbidium Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cymbidium Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.