Hue Green Orchid - A rare Cymbidium species of Vietnam

Hue Green Cymbidium (Cymbidium finlaysonianum alba) is a rare wild Cymbidium orchid with strange yellow-green flowers, gentle fragrance, blooming during Tet.

Hue Green Orchid is one of the rare wild orchids of Vietnam, standing out with its elegant beauty and unique turquoise and lemon-yellow flowers, gentle, pure fragrance, completely different from common orchid species.

Not only possessing impressive shape and color, Hue Green Orchid is also very valuable because of its difficult and limited ability to reproduce, even being likened to a "green treasure".

If you want to understand more about Hue green orchid, don't miss the article below of wild orchid , there is a lot of useful information waiting for you to discover.

Origin of Hue green orchid

Learn about the origin of Hue green orchid.

Hue green orchid has the scientific name Cymbidium finlaysonianum alba, is a native orchid species originating from Thua Thien - Hue (Vietnam), discovered and bred around 2000 - 2010.

In nature, this species of unicorn appears quite rarely in the tropical rainforests of the Truong Son range, especially in A Luoi, Nam Dong, Huong Thuy and some areas bordering Quang Nam and Quang Tri.

Hue Green Sword is a color-mutated wild orchid species that cannot be mass-produced but can only be propagated through separating clumps and tissue culture from the mother plant, so they are both rare and valuable.

Morphological characteristics of Hue green orchid

Image of flowers, leaves and stems of Hue green orchid.

Hue Green Orchid is a wild orchid with outstanding beauty with flowers of characteristic jade green color, highly appreciated by collectors. Find out more details below.

Body (pseudo-stem) :

• The pseudobulb is long and cylindrical, not swollen like terrestrial orchids.
• Average length from 15 - 30 cm or more if grown for many years
• Body is turquoise, bright yellow green
• Each year 1 - 2 new pseudobulbs will grow.

Leaves :

• Sword-shaped leaves, long, flexible, thick, leaf sheaths hug the stem
• Length from 40 - 60cm, growing upwards then drooping slightly
• Leaves are bright green or characteristic turquoise, without stripes, smooth edges, and no serrations.

Roots :

• Taproot, semi-aerial
• Young roots are ivory white, old roots turn bright yellow.
• Roots thrive in cool, moist, airy conditions.

Flower :

• The flower spike grows from the base of the pseudobulb, is 60 - 100 cm long, and hangs down softly.
• Each pseudobulb usually has only 1 flower spike, rarely 2 spikes appear, each flower spike has from 10 - 30 flowers.
• Flowers are average in size from 3 - 5 cm, arranged evenly around the peduncle.
• The petals are long and slender, turquoise or yellowish green, the lip is the same color as the petals.
• Flowers have a light, fresh, pleasant fragrance.

How to grow and care for Hue green orchids to bloom beautifully and in season

Techniques for planting and caring for Hue green orchids.

If you are a newbie trying to grow Hue green orchids for the first time and do not have much experience, please refer to the detailed instructions on how to grow and care for them that we share below. Guaranteed to be simple but highly effective, let's explore right away.

Preparation before planting Hue green orchid

Before planting Hue green orchids, you need to prepare basic steps such as choosing seeds, processing seeds and choosing suitable substrate to help your orchid pot grow in the best way. Specifically as follows:

Choose Hue green orchid variety :

• Prioritize choosing seedlings with clear origin. If you are inexperienced, choose seedlings that have been domesticated for 3-6 months instead of choosing forest-cut varieties.
• Choose bushes with 2 - 3 stems or more
• Seedlings must have straight stems, no pests or diseases, long, soft leaves, no spots, no cracks, strong roots, not rotten.

After selecting the desired seedlings, you need to conduct preliminary seed treatment to remove existing bacteria and pathogens according to the following basic steps:

• Cut off old and damaged roots, wash the stem and roots with clean water to remove old substrate and dirt.
• Soak the plant in a diluted solution of Physan 20 or Benkona for about 15 - 20 minutes to disinfect.
• Next, if you want, you can soak the tree roots in B1, Atonik + N3M solution for about 20 - 30 minutes to stimulate root growth.
• Finally, take the seedlings out and hang them in a dry place for 1-2 days before planting.

Growing medium for Hue green orchid:

• Principles for choosing substrate: Ventilated, good moisture retention but not waterlogged
• Some optimal substrates: Large pine bark, soft coir, charcoal, pumice, peanut shells, burnt rice husks, easily decomposed manure,...
• Substrate treatment: Substrate must be soaked in lime water, boiled or soaked in Physan 20 solution to disinfect and remove bacteria, then dried before being used to grow orchids.

How to grow Hue green orchid in detail

Hue Green Cymbidium is only suitable for growing in pots because it is a terrestrial orchid with large, strong roots. Here are detailed instructions on how to grow this Cymbidium to help the orchid pot take root quickly and grow well.

• Step 1 : Add a layer of breathable substrate at the bottom of the pot such as coal, pumice,... to increase drainage capacity.
• Step 2 : Place the plant in the middle of the pot, tilt it to one side to create space for new shoots to grow.
• Step 3 : Fill the substrate about ⅔ high, do not fill the entire trunk, press lightly to fix the base, if necessary, you can use additional pins or support sticks.
• Step 4 : After planting, keep the pot in a cool place, away from direct sunlight for the first week. After the plant takes root, increase the light and water as usual.

Techniques for taking care of Hue green orchids to make them bloom beautifully and in season

To help Hue green orchids bloom beautifully and in season, you need to have a care regimen suitable for each stage of the orchid's development. Please refer to some basic techniques below.

Growing season (March - August):

• Watering : 1-2 times a day in the early morning or cool afternoon, make sure the substrate is always moist enough.
• Fertilizer : NPK 30-10-10 or organic fertilizers such as goat manure, vermicompost
• Light : Maintain 60 - 70% diffused light, should be planted under a layer of 50% black net

Water tightening and flowering stage (September - November) :

• Watering : Reduce watering to about 2-3 times/week to create "dry shock"
• Fertilizer : NPK 6-30-30, 10-30-20, reduce nitrogen content, increase phosphorus and potassium content
• Identifying flower buds : Flower buds grow from the base of the pseudobulb, have a round, slightly tilted tip, and need to be clearly distinguished to avoid damaging the flower buds.

Flowering period (December - Tet) :

• Fertilizer: NPK 15-20-25 or diluted organic fertilizer
• Watering: Increase watering frequency to maintain moisture
• If you see the flower buds develop early and are afraid of blooming before Tet, move the pot to a shady place, reduce light, and reduce watering to slow down the development of flower buds.
• If the flower buds grow slowly (afraid of blooming later than Tet), move the orchid pot to a place with lots of sunlight, increase the amount of water and add more root stimulant fertilizer.

How much is the Hue green orchid?

Right below is the detailed price list of Hue green orchids that we have updated from reputable orchid gardens and groups on social networks. If you want to buy this orchid species, please find out now.

Note :

• The price of Hue green orchid depends a lot on the flower face, purity, number of stems as well as origin.
• Currently on the market there are many "fake" Hue green orchid lines so you need to carefully check the seedlings as well as choose a reputable garden to buy.

Questions and answers about Hue green orchid

Does Hue green orchid like sunlight?

No, Hue green sword orchid is a type of orchid that likes light, diffused light from 50 - 70%, and cannot withstand strong sunlight at noon.

Is Hue blue orchid fragrant?

Yes, Hue green sword has a light fragrance, bringing a feeling of relaxation and comfort. The scent is usually strongest in the early morning or after the rain.

Will Hue green orchid bloom in time for Tet?

Normally, Hue green sword flowers often bloom in late winter - early spring, so if properly cared for, this species of unicorn can bloom in time for Tet.

Beautiful Hue green orchid pictures

We invite you to look at more super beautiful and impressive images of Hue green orchid with strange jade green and yellow green colors that we have collected below to understand why this orchid species is so valuable in collecting and breeding.

Hue green orchid face with slender, luxurious shape.

A pot of Hue Blue Cymbidium orchid is blooming.

Super long, super beautiful Hue green orchid branches.

Hue blue orchid flowers with characteristic blue color.

Hue green orchid has a beautiful, even structure.

Through the above article, orchid-vn.com has shared all the information about Hue green orchid - a rare orchid species of our country, the dream of many professional orchid players. Although this orchid species is expensive and requires meticulous care, in return you will own orchid pots with eye-catching lemon green and yellow colors and a pleasant fragrance, it is worth it, right?

If you want to discover more about many other beautiful, fragrant, rare wild orchids, please read the next articles in our Blog section!