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Flowering Plants
Scent, Color, and Genetics: What Gives Cymbidium Hybrids Their Wow Factor?
Scent, Color, and Genetics: What Gives Cymbidium Hybrids Their Wow Factor? Imagine lifting a Cymbidium spray to your nose on a cool late-winter morning:…
Autumn
Chinese Spiranthes
About Chinese Spiranthes Scientific Name: Spiranthes sinensis Family / Genus:Orchidaceae / Spiranthes Origin:Widely distributed in China; found on wooded slopes, under shrubs, in grasslands, and…
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Fungal Disease
Heat Wave Playbook: Shade, Water, and Airflow Tricks to Keep Cymbidiums Happy All Summer
Heat Wave Playbook: Shade, Water, and Airflow Tricks to Keep Cymbidiums Happy All Summer When summer starts to sizzle, Cymbidium orchids can go from…
Child Safe
Chinese Ground Orchid
About Chinese Ground Orchid Scientific Name: Bletilla striata Family / Genus:Orchidaceae / Bletilla Origin:Native to south-central and southwestern China. It grows in the understory of…
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Container / Pot
Hotel-Lobby Longevity at Home: Make Cymbidium Cut Stems Last for Weeks
Hotel-Lobby Longevity at Home: Make Cymbidium Cut Stems Last for Weeks Cymbidium spikes are the diamonds of the orchid world—sleek, sculptural, and unbelievably enduring…
Autumn
Dendrobium Orchid
About Dendrobium Orchid Scientific Name: Dendrobium (nobile-type hybrids) Family / Genus:Orchidaceae / Dendrobium Origin:Native Dendrobium species are widespread across South and Southeast Asia to southern…
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Fertilizing
The Cymbidium Year: A Month-by-Month Playbook for Water, Feed, Shade, and Air
The Cymbidium Year: A Month-by-Month Playbook for Water, Feed, Shade, and Air If you love orchids but crave something sturdier than a diva Phalaenopsis,…
Autumn
Cambria Orchid
About Cambria Orchid Scientific Name:× Cambria (Oncidium alliance hybrid) Family / Genus:Orchidaceae / Oncidium alliance (intergeneric hybrid group often sold as Cambria) Origin:Horticultural hybrid…
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Grow Medium
Zero-Regret Buying: How to Pick a Cymbidium That Won’t Drop Its Buds at Home
Zero-Regret Buying: How to Pick a Cymbidium That Won’t Drop Its Buds at Home Cymbidiums are the luxe, winter-spring orchids that reward smart shoppers…
Autumn
Hybrid Orchid
About Hybrid Orchid Scientific Name: Orchidaceae hybrids (complex orchid hybrids) Family / Genus:Orchidaceae / Various orchid genera (e.g., Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, Dendrobium, Oncidium and many others)…
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Container / Pot
Statement Spikes: Styling Cymbidium Orchids for Entryways, Dining Tables, and Festive Displays
Statement Spikes: Styling Cymbidium Orchids for Entryways, Dining Tables, and Festive Displays Cymbidiums are the winter-to-spring showstoppers every design lover dreams of: elegant, fountain-like…
Autumn
Moth Orchid
About Moth Orchid Scientific Name: Phalaenopsis hybrids Family / Genus:Orchidaceae / Phalaenopsis Origin:Horticultural hybrids derived mainly from species native to tropical Asia and northern Australia.…
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Grow Medium
Divide and Thrive: A No-Fear Cymbidium Propagation Masterclass
Divide and Thrive: A No-Fear Cymbidium Propagation Masterclass Your Cymbidium Orchid has just wrapped its winter-to-spring show—now’s the perfect time to turn that applause…
Autumn
Nelly Isler Orchid
About Nelly Isler Orchid Scientific Name:× Odontonia 'Nelly Isler' Family / Genus:Orchidaceae / × Odontonia Origin:A horticultural hybrid (grex/cultivar) developed in cultivation; not a…
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Feng Shui
Why Cymbidiums Whisper Elegance: The Flower Language from Confucius to New Year Gifts
Why Cymbidiums Whisper Elegance: The Flower Language from Confucius to New Year Gifts Step into a scholar’s studio: an ink-wash scroll unfurls, and a…
Autumn
Lady’s Slipper Orchid
About Lady's Slipper Orchid Scientific Name: Paphiopedilum Family / Genus:Orchidaceae / Paphiopedilum Origin:Tropical and subtropical Asia, from the Himalayas through southern China and Southeast Asia…
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Container / Pot
Pseudobulb Power and Spike Stamina: 12 Curious Things You Didn’t Know About Cymbidiums
Pseudobulb Power and Spike Stamina: 12 Curious Things You Didn’t Know About Cymbidiums If you like your orchids with personality, Cymbidium orchids (Cymbidium spp.)…
Plant
Autumn
Mini Phalaenopsis Orchid
About Mini Phalaenopsis Orchid Scientific Name: Phalaenopsis hybrids Family / Genus:Orchidaceae / Phalaenopsis Origin:Garden-origin hybrids derived from Phalaenopsis species native to tropical and subtropical Asia…
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Fragrant
From Himalayan Cloud Lines to Florist Runways: The Boat Orchid’s Wild Origins and Global Rise
From Himalayan Cloud Lines to Florist Runways: The Boat Orchid’s Wild Origins and Global Rise Step into a bright, high-elevation forest at dawn: cool…
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Autumn
Pansy Orchid
About Pansy Orchid Scientific Name: Miltonia hybrids Family / Genus:Orchidaceae / Miltonia Origin:Horticultural hybrids; the genus Miltonia is native to Brazil. Aliases:Miltonia Hybrid, Miltonia Orchid…
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Diagnosis & Rescue
Spot, Rust, and Scale, Oh My! A Stress-Free Troubleshooting Guide for Cymbidiums
Spot, Rust, and Scale, Oh My! A Stress-Free Troubleshooting Guide for Cymbidiums Cymbidium orchids are the cool-headed classics: arching, evergreen leaves, long-lasting sprays of…
Bedroom
Vanda Orchid
About Vanda Orchid Scientific Name: Vanda Family / Genus:Orchidaceae / Vanda Origin:Tropical Asia to the western Pacific (many species native to India, Southeast Asia, southern…
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Fertilizing
Cool-Night Magic: Coaxing Winter-to-Spring Flower Spikes from Your Cymbidium
Cool-Night Magic: Coaxing Winter-to-Spring Flower Spikes from Your Cymbidium Cymbidiums are honest plants: give them bright light, cool nights, steady moisture, and sharp airflow,…
Autumn
Miniature Cymbidium Orchid
About Miniature Cymbidium Orchid Scientific Name: Cymbidium hybrids (miniature cultivars) Family / Genus:Orchidaceae / Cymbidium Origin:Horticultural hybrid (bred for compact growth; genus native mainly to…
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