General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Fall
Late fall or early winter
Underground structures: Bulb
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Other info: Seeds require a specialised medium, as they do not contain their own food source.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Bulbs
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Orchid
  • Indian Cymbidium

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Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date: 2020-04-22
Cym. erythraeum var. erythraeum f. album 'Lois' X Self
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date: 2020-04-24
Cym. erythraeum var. erythraeum f. album 'Lois' X Self
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date: 2020-04-22
Cym. erythraeum var. erythraeum f. album 'Lois' X Self
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date: 2020-04-24
Cym. erythraeum var. erythraeum f. album 'Lois' X Self
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date: 2020-04-24
Cym. erythraeum var. erythraeum f. album 'Lois' X Self
Uploaded by Ted5310
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date: 2021-04-09
Comments:
  • Posted by Australis (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Zone 10a) on Jun 16, 2017 1:42 AM concerning plant:
    This is the Indian form of the species. It exists as both the regular colouration and an alba form (pure green).

    In Melbourne this consistently flowers in April and May for me.

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