Cymbidium Orchid - Classification & most effective growing tips

Cyclamen, an easy-to-grow climbing flower, has star-shaped flowers that bloom in beautiful round clusters and have a sweet, pleasant fragrance. Learn more here.

Cyclamen orchid is a genus of soft climbing flowers that is very popular in the ornamental world thanks to its star-shaped flower clusters and sweet, characteristic fragrance. Not only beautiful in appearance, Cyclamen is also very easy to grow and care for, suitable for both indoor and outdoor planting.

In today's article, let's learn more about Cymbidium orchids to see what's special about this flower and what popular types of orchid there are .

Overview of Cymbidium orchids

Cyclamen is a genus of climbing flowers with beautiful spherical flowers.

Hoya is a familiar name in Vietnam used to name flower species in the genus Hoya, a genus of climbing orchids belonging to the family Apocynaceae. They are widely distributed throughout the tropics, popular in the following countries:

• Southeast Asia : Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
• South Asia : India, Sri Lanka
• China : Yunnan, Guangxi
• Oceania: And Pacific Islands

Vietnam alone is the country with the most diverse number of Cymbidium orchids with many rare species.

In nature, Cymbidium orchids often grow on other tree trunks or crawl on the ground, preferring to live in areas with high humidity and lots of shade. Some species even adapt well to arid environments.

General characteristics of Cymbidium orchids

Cyclamen orchids come in many different colors.

Although there are many different species of Cymbidium orchids, they all have some common characteristics in morphology and applications. Let's find out the details below.

Close :

• Vine form. Soft, can crawl or wrap around the substrate.
• Many secondary growths at the nodes help the stem adhere well to the substrate.

Leaves :

• Thick, succulent with many different shapes such as round, heart, lanceolate,...
• Leaf surface is smooth, often with white or silver spots.
• Dark green leaves

Flower :

• Tiny flowers are often shaped like 5-pointed stars, shiny as if covered in wax, so they are also called wax flowers.
• Flowers grow in round clusters or round umbrellas in leaf axils, a cluster usually has from 10 to 30 flowers.
• Flower colors vary from white, ivory, yellow, wine red, pink,...
• The flowers have a mild to sweet fragrance, often stronger in the evening.

Growth characteristics:

• Cymbidium orchids are drought tolerant but cannot tolerate waterlogging.
• Prefers indirect light or semi-shade only
• Ideal temperature from 20 - 30 degrees Celsius

Application :

• Cymbidium orchids are often grown as climbing frames on balconies or in pots.
• Has medium air filtration capacity.

Some of the most popular Cymbidium orchids

Currently, there are more than 500 different species of Cymbidium orchids in the world and this number continues to increase due to many new discoveries in nature or hybridization. However, in Vietnam, some of the following Cymbidium species are popular.

Traditional Hoya Carnosa

A block of white Hoya carnosa flowers with red stamens.

This is one of the most popular and oldest species of Cymbidium orchids today, commonly grown in homes and gardens thanks to its delicate beauty and pleasant scent.

Characteristics of Hoya carnosa orchid:

• Stem : Climbing, flexible
• Leaves : Oval, dark green, leaves grow symmetrically on both sides of the stem.
• Flowers : Each small flower has a 5-pointed star shape, forming a spherical inflorescence with 10 - 30 flowers, usually ivory white or light pink, with a pinkish red center.
• Fragrance : Sweet, strong at night
• Bloom time : More than a week
• Special features : New flowers will grow back on the old stem, so do not cut off the old stem after the flower withers.

Purple leaf orchid (Hoya pubicalyx)

Hoya pubicalyx orchid has beautiful purple color.

Purple leaf orchid has the scientific name Hoya pubicalyx, originating from the Philippines and is very popular thanks to its impressive color and strong vitality.

• Stem and leaves : Climbing stem
• Leaves : Long, tapered, dark green mixed with purple, with many silver spots on the surface. When planted in strong light, the leaves will turn purple, hence the name purple leaf hydrangea.
• Flowers : The globular inflorescences are wine red, light purple or purple-black depending on the light. The petals have a layer of fine hairs, the center of the flower is ivory white or light pink:
• Fragrance : Sweet, pleasant scent.
• Outstanding features : Fast growing, withstands harsh conditions compared to many other types of hibiscus, suitable for people with little experience.

Hoya kerrii

A pot of Hoya kerrii orchid with very cute heart shaped leaves.

Hoya kerrii, scientifically known as Hoya, is one of the most popular Hoya orchids thanks to its heart-shaped leaves. It is often chosen as a Valentine's gift, so it is also known by the familiar name "love tree".

Characteristics of heart-shaped orchid:

• Leaves : Heart-shaped, succulent and sturdy, glossy green, leaves grow symmetrically on the stem but the most common today is the single leaf line growing from one stem eye.
• Stem : Slow climbing stem
• Flowers : Flowers grow in spherical clusters, creamy white or light pink in color, petals covered with a layer of fine velvet hairs.
• Fragrance : light, slightly sweet.
• Outstanding features : Slowest growing among Cymbidium orchids, drought tolerant, suitable as a desk plant or gift.

Hoya lacunosa (Hoya lacunosa)

Miniature orchid cluster has pure white color.

Miniature cymbidium orchids, scientifically named (Hoya lacunosa), are one of the most popular cymbidium orchid species in the ornamental plant world because they have a sweet scent like cinnamon or vanilla candy.

Characteristics of mini orchids:

• Stem : Slender, flexible climbing stem, grows very quickly
• Leaves : Small in size, grow symmetrically, dark green, wrinkled surface, sometimes with silver dots or speckled veins depending on the variety.
• Flowers : Grow in round clusters, each cluster has from 10 - 25 tiny flowers, creamy white petals, yellow center, has a layer of velvety hairs, blooms many times a year.
• Aroma : Sweet like cinnamon or vanilla
• Outstanding features : Easy to grow, fast growing, compact size, unique scent, many beautiful variations such as Hoya lacunosa 'Snow Caps' with white edged leaves or Hoya lacunosa 'Mint' with silver variegated leaves,...

Hoya obovata

Hoya obovata orchid with white flowers, pink pistils and round leaves.

Hoya obovata, scientifically known as Hoya obovata, is one of the species of Hoya with special round leaves and a pleasant fragrance.

Characteristics of round orchid:

• Leaves : Round or nearly round, without serrations, leaves are dark green or light green, with white or silver spots scattered all over the leaf surface, thick, succulent leaf blades.
• Stem : Climbing stem, can cling to substrate, tree trunk or trellis thanks to secondary roots growing at the nodes.
• Flowers : Inflorescences grow from leaf axils, with 10 - 30 small flowers forming a round umbel, usually light pink, dark pink pistil, flowers shaped like 5-pointed stars.
• Fragrance : Sweet, fragrant in the evening.
• Outstanding features : Average growth rate but easy to care for and long-lived.

Secret to growing Cymbidium orchids to grow well and bloom a lot

If you want your Cymbidium orchids to grow well and produce many flowers, please refer to some of the following tips:

• Choose easy-to-grow, easy-to-flower varieties such as Hoya carnosa, Hoya obovata, Hoya pubicalyx.
• Place the plant near a window or under a shade net so that the calendula has enough indirect light because if there is not enough light, the plant will grow slowly and will not flower.
• Cymbidium orchids cannot tolerate waterlogging, so choose well-ventilated growing media such as pine bark, charcoal, clean soil, etc.
• Water moderately, 2-3 times/week in summer, 1-2 times/week in winter.
• Never cut the old flower stem because Cymbidium orchids often grow back many times on the same old flower stem.
• Fertilize regularly with NPK 20-20-20 (should use slow-release pellets), add organic fertilizer, microorganisms,...

Cymbidium orchid price list

Below is the price list of some popular Cymbidium orchids. Let's find out more to see how much this orchid costs.

Questions and answers about Cymbidium orchids?

Can Cymbidiums withstand harsh sunlight?

No, Cymbidium orchids can only tolerate indirect light or semi-shade, suitable for growing indoors.

When do Cymbidiums usually bloom?

Cyclamen usually blooms in summer or early fall.

How to propagate Cymbidium orchids?

Cymbidium orchids are often propagated by cuttings, cutting each section from 1 - 2 leaf eyes and then placing them in a moist, airy substrate.

Cymbidium orchid image

We invite you to admire the entire collection of images of the most beautiful and unique Cymbidium orchids to see the diversity of colors of this special orchid species.

The orchid flowers are a soft pink color.

Bright red orchid.

Yellow Cymbidium Orchid

Beautiful white hydrangea clusters.

Cymbidium orchids have heart-shaped leaves.

Thus, through the article that orchid-vn.com shared above, it can be seen that the orchid is not only a beautiful ornamental plant but it also brings a gentle fragrance and is also a very meaningful gift for friends, relatives or lovers.

If you want to find a flower to grow indoors, easy to care for and still bloom beautifully, then Cymbidium orchid is not a bad choice.

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