Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
Mexico, Central America
Types
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
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
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYMBIDIUM
TILLANDSIA ionantha
Common Name
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
Sky Plant, Violet-flowered Air Plant
In Hindi
आर्किड
Hydrangea
In German
Cymbidium Orchid
Hortensie
In French
Cymbidium Orchid
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cymbidium Orchid
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Cymbidium Orchid
Hortênsia
In Polish
Cymbidium Orchid
Hortensja
In Latin
Cymbidium Orchid
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Orchidales
Not Available
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Cymbidium
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Sky Plant
Season and care of Cymbidium Orchid and Sky Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Cymbidium Orchid and Sky Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cymbidium Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Sky Plant season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Sand and for Sky Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Sky Plant is Not Available.
Cymbidium Orchid and Sky Plant Physical Information
Cymbidium Orchid and Sky Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Cymbidium Orchid height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sky Plant height is 10.15 cm and width 10.15 cm. The color specification of Cymbidium Orchid and Sky Plant are as follows:
Cymbidium Orchid flower color: Not Available
Cymbidium Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Sky Plant flower color: White and Violet
- Sky Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Pink and Silver
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Sky Plant
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Sky Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cymbidium Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sky Plant 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 Sky Plant needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
