Cymbidium suave – Snake orchid

Cymbidium suave - snake orchid
Cymbidium suave - snake orchid

An epiphytic orchid with pendulous, highly fragrant flowers. It can produce hundreds of flowers when well grown. It naturally grows in the hollows of trees in moist temperate to sub-tropical areas. The lack of pseudo-bulbs mean that it dislikes disturbance once established. Best grown in a hollow log in decomposing eucalyptus heartwood.

Family : Orchidaceae

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Plant Type : Orchid

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Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

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Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage

Soil Moisture : Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower

Scientific Name: Cymbidium suave

Common Name : Snake orchid

Height : 0.8

Flower Color : Yellow, Green

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Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing

Light : Light shade, Half shade

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Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Other insects

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Cymbidium suave – Snake orchid