Cymbidium eburneum

Also known as: Information to be completed

A small to medium-sized, epiphytic evergreen orchid producing a clump of small, ovoid pseudobulbs, covered with ten or more linear leaves 40-60cm long and 1.5-2cm wide. In winter and spring, bears upright racemes of white, long-lasting flowers, 8cm large with yellow-stained lip.

Scientific classification

Species: Cymbidium eburneum (Cymbidium eburneum)
Genus: Cymbidium
Family: Orchidaceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Cymbidium eburneum pictures

Distribution of Cymbidium eburneum

Distribution map

Himalayas, Myanmar, China, Vietnam

Information to be completed

Culture

Information to be completed

Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Cymbidium eburneum

Information to be completed

Cymbidium eburneum care guide

Light regular watering, slight drying between full soak cycles
Watering: Partial shade
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Watering

Light regular watering, slight drying between full soak cycles

Fertilizing

Cymbidium diluted orchid feed every three warm growing weeks

Pruning

No pruning required. Cut down flowered stems to base.

Propagation

Propagation by seed is only possible in a controlled laboratory environment. Mature plants may be divided in early or mid spring, when the plant overgrows its container. Each division should have at least 3 older pseudobulbs with a sufficient amount of stored energy and water, to support new growth and reduce stress after repotting.

Growing

Grow in an open, free-draining orchid compost with addition of perlite, sphagnum moss or coir. Requires day temperatures around 16°C and 10°C at night. Provide good light levels, but avoid direct sunlight. Water plants thoroughly when compost is almost dry, allow to drain and use orchid fertiliser regularly during growing season. Reduce watering in winter. Place outside in dappled shade during the summer months to aid flower initiation. See cymbidium cultivation for more detailed information.

More growing and care information →