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Cymbidium ensifolium

Also Known As

Day's Cymbidium
Phoenix Orchid
Tree Orchid

Plant type

orchid

size

H: 10"-12"
W: 4"-12"

planting zones

8a-11

Cymbidium ensifolium plant details

Cymbidium ensifolium is a semi-evergreen orchid with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cymbidium ensifolium

Plant type: orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: green blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cymbidium ensifolium

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the hardiest cymbidiums and one of the most popular. Summer blooming, the sweetly fragrant flowers are straw-yellow to green amongst grass-like foliage. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 where they can be grown outdoors in shaded conditions with humus rich, well-drained, somewhat gritty soil. Can also be grown in containers.