Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
  
Types
Not Available
  
Cymbidium madidum, Cymbidium suave
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
All sorts of environments
  
Open Forest, Rainforest, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
10-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Ivory
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Sword-like
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Bulbs, Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Rash
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cut Flowers, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Cancer, Eye Problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
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 As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Rosa Andeli
  
CYMBIDIUM
  
Common Name
Double Delight Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose
  
Cymbidium Orchid, Sword-leaf Cymbidium, boat orchid
  
In Hindi
Double Delight Rose
  
आर्किड
  
In German
Double Delight Rose
  
Cymbidium Orchid
  
In French
Double Delight Rose
  
Cymbidium Orchid
  
In Spanish
Double Delight Rose
  
Cymbidium Orchid
  
In Greek
Double Delight Rose
  
kymbes
  
In Portuguese
Prazer dobro Rosa
  
Cymbidium Orchid
  
In Polish
Double Delight Rose
  
Cymbidium Orchid
  
In Latin
Double Delight Rose
  
Cymbidium Orchid
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Orchidales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Cymbidium
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cymbidieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Epidendroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available