Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
America, Europe
Types
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
not available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
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
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Eye Problems
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, 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
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
CYMBIDIUM
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
Verbena
In German
Cymbidium Orchid
Eisenkraut
In French
Cymbidium Orchid
verveine
In Spanish
Cymbidium Orchid
Verbena
In Portuguese
Cymbidium Orchid
verbena
In Polish
Cymbidium Orchid
werbena
In Latin
Cymbidium Orchid
Grindelia
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Verbena
Season and care of Cymbidium Orchid and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Cymbidium Orchid and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cymbidium Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Cymbidium Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Cymbidium Orchid and Verbena Physical Information
Cymbidium Orchid and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Cymbidium Orchid height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Cymbidium Orchid and Verbena are as follows:
Cymbidium Orchid flower color: Not Available
Cymbidium Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Verbena
Care of Cymbidium Orchid and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cymbidium Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Cymbidium Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.