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Cymbidium chloranthum

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A medium-sized, evergreen, epiphytic orchid with narrowly-oval, leathery leaves up to 40cm long and 2-3cm wide. In summer, it flowers on an erect stems with five to thirty, 3-5cm large flowers. The sepals and petals are green, the lip is yellowish with spotted dark red at the base.

Scientific classification

Species: Cymbidium chloranthum (Cymbidium chloranthum)
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
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Distribution of Cymbidium chloranthum

Distribution map

Western Malesia, Philippines

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Cymbidium chloranthum

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Cymbidium chloranthum care guide

Keep potting medium lightly moist, never stagnant, with generous airflow
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Keep potting medium lightly moist, never stagnant, with generous airflow

Fertilizing

Half-strength orchid feed every two to three weeks during active growth

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.

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