Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
Mexico
Types
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Habitat
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Acicular
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Sand
Well-aerated
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 lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
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
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYMBIDIUM
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
Laelia, Orchid
In German
Cymbidium Orchid
Laelia
In French
Cymbidium Orchid
Laelia
In Spanish
Cymbidium Orchid
Laelia
In Portuguese
Cymbidium Orchid
Laelia
In Polish
Cymbidium Orchid
Laelia
In Latin
Cymbidium Orchid
Laelia
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Orchidales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Laelia
Season and care of Cymbidium Orchid and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Cymbidium Orchid and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cymbidium Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Sand and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Laelia is Not Available.
Cymbidium Orchid and Laelia Physical Information
Cymbidium Orchid and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Cymbidium Orchid height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cymbidium Orchid and Laelia are as follows:
Cymbidium Orchid flower color: Not Available
Cymbidium Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Laelia
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cymbidium Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Cymbidium Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.