Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Habitat
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
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 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
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CYMBIDIUM
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In German
Cymbidium Orchid
Lungenkraut
In French
Cymbidium Orchid
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Cymbidium Orchid
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Cymbidium Orchid
pulmonária
In Polish
Cymbidium Orchid
płucnik
In Latin
Cymbidium Orchid
Lungwort
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Ascomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Orchidales
Peltigerales
Family
Orchidaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Cymbidium
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Boragineae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Lungwort
Season and care of Cymbidium Orchid and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Cymbidium Orchid and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cymbidium Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Lungwort season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cymbidium Orchid and Lungwort Physical Information
Cymbidium Orchid and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Cymbidium Orchid height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cymbidium Orchid and Lungwort are as follows:
Cymbidium Orchid flower color: Not Available
Cymbidium Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Lungwort
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cymbidium Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.