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Boat orchid (Cymbidium)
The boat orchids are a genus of orchid flowers from Asia and Australia. The scientific name, Cymbidium, means "little boat" or "little bowl," and was given for the shape many species' flowers take.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Boat orchid
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Attributes of Boat orchid
Plant Height
90 cm
Spread
45 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Boat orchid
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagus and allies
Family
Orchid
Genus
Boat orchid
Distribution of Boat orchid
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Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Boat orchid
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Boat orchid, a popular genus of orchids, requires specific care for optimal growth. Basic Care Needs include ample light, regular watering with a drying period, a preference for cool to intermediate temperatures, and well-draining soil or orchid mix. Common Challenges involve pests such as scale, mealybugs and aphids, as well as diseases like black rot, and sensitivity to over-watering or extreme temperatures. Seasonal Considerations require less watering in winter coupled with a cooler, brighter environment to promote blooming, whereas increasing water and slightly higher temperatures are needed for growth in spring and summer.
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8 most common species：
Noble orchid
The noble orchid is an evergreen orchid found in subtropical areas of East Asia. It is also known as the 'scholar's orchid' because Confucius initially documented its species. This plant is quite easy to grow and maintain, and it is trendy among plant growers due to the pleasant aroma that its blossoms emit.
Hooker's cymbidium
Hooker's cymbidium is an orchid native to Asia that grows on trees in wet, dark woodlands or on steep banks or rocks. The plant was given the name "hookerianum" to honor the botanist Joseph Dalton Hooker.
Multi-flower orchid
The orchid species multi-flower orchid is found in Southern China, India, and Nepal. It was first described in 1896 by Robert Allen Rolfe, and it grows in many shrubby places and slopes. The flowers are yellowish-green, and it has a purplish red patch. It can tolerate various temperatures and a few degrees of frost, but below -3 ℃ can cause damage to the flowers.
Chinese cymbidium
Chinese cymbidium (Cymbidium sinense) is a tropical orchid species native to southern China. Chinese cymbidium grows best in lowland humid forests in rich soils. This species is often grown as a houseplant in well-drained rich soil in pots.
Ivory-colored cymbidium
Regarded as one of the most beautiful orchids, the ivory-colored cymbidium is, unfortunately, considered an endangered and threatened species. It is the parent of the first Cymbidium orchid hybrid and it's still being regularly used for hybridization. Besides its striking appearance, this orchid is known for the pleasant, lilac-like fragrance.
Golden-thread orchid
The leaves are 30 to 60 cm in length and are flat and gentle, but when dry, many streaks appear. The flower diameter is 4 to 5 cm, similar to Shunlan.
Low's boat orchid
Low's boat orchid is an elegant orchid known for its long, arching sprays of vibrant flowers, which range in color from creamy yellow to deep green with striking red-brown markings. The broad, strap-like leaves form a lush base for the dramatic blooms, which thrive in dappled light and moderate humidity, echoing their native Southeast Asian rainforest habitat.
Aloe-leafed cymbidium
Aloe-leafed cymbidium has the honor of being the first orchid known in Europe and was described by the master taxonomer Carl Linnaeus in 1753. This is a native East Asian and Southeast Asian orchid that grows on rotting wood, tree trunks and branches, and leaf litter. Like many orchids, the plant is grown ornamentally for its showy flowers and requires warm conditions to thrive.
All Species of Boat orchid
Noble orchid
Noble orchid
The noble orchid is an evergreen orchid found in subtropical areas of East Asia. It is also known as the 'scholar's orchid' because Confucius initially documented its species. This plant is quite easy to grow and maintain, and it is trendy among plant growers due to the pleasant aroma that its blossoms emit.
Hooker's cymbidium
Hooker's cymbidium
Hooker's cymbidium is an orchid native to Asia that grows on trees in wet, dark woodlands or on steep banks or rocks. The plant was given the name "hookerianum" to honor the botanist Joseph Dalton Hooker.
Multi-flower orchid
Multi-flower orchid
The orchid species multi-flower orchid is found in Southern China, India, and Nepal. It was first described in 1896 by Robert Allen Rolfe, and it grows in many shrubby places and slopes. The flowers are yellowish-green, and it has a purplish red patch. It can tolerate various temperatures and a few degrees of frost, but below -3 ℃ can cause damage to the flowers.
Chinese cymbidium
Chinese cymbidium
Chinese cymbidium (Cymbidium sinense) is a tropical orchid species native to southern China. Chinese cymbidium grows best in lowland humid forests in rich soils. This species is often grown as a houseplant in well-drained rich soil in pots.
Ivory-colored cymbidium
Ivory-colored cymbidium
Regarded as one of the most beautiful orchids, the ivory-colored cymbidium is, unfortunately, considered an endangered and threatened species. It is the parent of the first Cymbidium orchid hybrid and it's still being regularly used for hybridization. Besides its striking appearance, this orchid is known for the pleasant, lilac-like fragrance.
Golden-thread orchid
Golden-thread orchid
The leaves are 30 to 60 cm in length and are flat and gentle, but when dry, many streaks appear. The flower diameter is 4 to 5 cm, similar to Shunlan.
Low's boat orchid
Low's boat orchid
Low's boat orchid is an elegant orchid known for its long, arching sprays of vibrant flowers, which range in color from creamy yellow to deep green with striking red-brown markings. The broad, strap-like leaves form a lush base for the dramatic blooms, which thrive in dappled light and moderate humidity, echoing their native Southeast Asian rainforest habitat.
Aloe-leafed cymbidium
Aloe-leafed cymbidium
Aloe-leafed cymbidium has the honor of being the first orchid known in Europe and was described by the master taxonomer Carl Linnaeus in 1753. This is a native East Asian and Southeast Asian orchid that grows on rotting wood, tree trunks and branches, and leaf litter. Like many orchids, the plant is grown ornamentally for its showy flowers and requires warm conditions to thrive.
Day's cymbidium
Day's cymbidium
Cymbidium dayanum, the Day's cymbidium, is a species of orchid, also known as the phoenix orchid or tree orchid.
Cymbidium Strathtyne 'Cooksbridge'
Cymbidium Strathtyne 'Cooksbridge'
Cymbidium Strathtyne 'Cooksbridge' is a striking orchid prized for its large, showy flowers arrayed along arching stems. The blossoms display a harmonious blend of greens, yellows, and browns, reminiscent of the forest canopies it originates from. Its long, slender leaves provide a lush backdrop, echoing the plant's epiphytic nature, which allows it to thrive high in the trees, absorbing moisture from the air.
Cymbidium Rievaulx 'Cooksbridge'
Cymbidium Rievaulx 'Cooksbridge'
Cymbidium Rievaulx 'Cooksbridge' is an elegant orchid with long, arching stems adorned by large, vibrant flowers. Its blossoms come in an array of colors, typically featuring spotted or striped patterns. The broad, strappy leaves form a lush base for the showy blooms, which thrive in bright, indirect light and high humidity, reflecting its tropical origins.
Finlayson's cymbidium
Finlayson's cymbidium
Finlayson's cymbidium grows on the surface of trees or along rock faces in Southeast Asia. They are popular in hanging baskets or other arrangements that let their pendulous strings of flowers hang. A tradition in Borneo holds that growing finlayson's cymbidium at your house will keep evil spirits away.
Cymbidium orchid
Cymbidium orchid
Cymbidium orchid have symbolized morality, beauty, and love in many Asian cultures for centuries. These extraordinary orchids were so captivating that even Confucius remarked on them in his famous writings, naming them "the Kings of Fragrance."
Cymbidium 'Ice Cascade'
Cymbidium 'Ice Cascade'
Cymbidium 'Ice Cascade' is an orchid with long strap-like evergreen foliage and hanging strings of white flowers that have a long bloom period. It is a cultivar of the Cymbidium plant. The name comes from the cascading habit of the flowers and their ice-white color. It makes a fabulous addition to an indoor display garden.
Cymbidium 'Rembrandt'
Cymbidium 'Rembrandt'
Cymbidium 'Rembrandt' is an orchid with very unusual and unique green flowers with bright red lips. It has a long bloom time and sends out many flowering spikes during a season. This cultivar is a cross between Cymbidium Culpaulin and Cymbidium Valley Blush, and was named after the famous Dutch painter. It is also known as the ‘Rembrandt Masterpiece’ for its showy display.
Cymbidium canaliculatum
Cymbidium canaliculatum
Cymbidium canaliculatum is an Australian native orchid known for its robust, cluster-forming growth and slender, arching leaves. The plant's thick, channelled leaves allow it to conserve water, thriving in both open woodlands and humid environments. From late winter to spring, cymbidium canaliculatum bears long racemes of small, striking flowers with brownish-purple to almost black petals, often adorned with a contrasting white or yellow lip, attracting a variety of pollinators.
Moist forest cymbidium
Moist forest cymbidium
Moist forest cymbidium is an elegant orchid with arching stems and lance-shaped leaves, creating a cascade of greenery. Its blooms, ranging from creamy white to greenish-yellow, are distinguished by a lustrous waxy surface and often feature a striking, spotted lip that beckons pollinators. Thriving in humid, warm environments, moist forest cymbidium has bulbs that store water, an adaptation to its fluctuating tropical habitats.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Boat orchid
Cymbidium
The boat orchids are a genus of orchid flowers from Asia and Australia. The scientific name, Cymbidium, means "little boat" or "little bowl," and was given for the shape many species' flowers take.
Lifespan
Perennial
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Attributes of Boat orchid
Plant Height
90 cm
Spread
45 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Boat orchid
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Orchid Genus
Boat orchid Distribution of Boat orchid
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Distribution Map of Boat orchid
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Boat orchid
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Boat orchid, a popular genus of orchids, requires specific care for optimal growth. Basic Care Needs include ample light, regular watering with a drying period, a preference for cool to intermediate temperatures, and well-draining soil or orchid mix. Common Challenges involve pests such as scale, mealybugs and aphids, as well as diseases like black rot, and sensitivity to over-watering or extreme temperatures. Seasonal Considerations require less watering in winter coupled with a cooler, brighter environment to promote blooming, whereas increasing water and slightly higher temperatures are needed for growth in spring and summer.
How to Water Boat orchid?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Boat orchid?
How to Propagate Boat orchid?
How to Plant Boat orchid?
Exploring the Boat orchid Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Noble orchid
The noble orchid is an evergreen orchid found in subtropical areas of East Asia. It is also known as the 'scholar's orchid' because Confucius initially documented its species. This plant is quite easy to grow and maintain, and it is trendy among plant growers due to the pleasant aroma that its blossoms emit.
Hooker's cymbidium
Hooker's cymbidium is an orchid native to Asia that grows on trees in wet, dark woodlands or on steep banks or rocks. The plant was given the name "hookerianum" to honor the botanist Joseph Dalton Hooker.
Multi-flower orchid
The orchid species multi-flower orchid is found in Southern China, India, and Nepal. It was first described in 1896 by Robert Allen Rolfe, and it grows in many shrubby places and slopes. The flowers are yellowish-green, and it has a purplish red patch. It can tolerate various temperatures and a few degrees of frost, but below -3 ℃ can cause damage to the flowers.
Chinese cymbidium
Chinese cymbidium (Cymbidium sinense) is a tropical orchid species native to southern China. Chinese cymbidium grows best in lowland humid forests in rich soils. This species is often grown as a houseplant in well-drained rich soil in pots.
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All Species of Boat orchid
Noble orchid
Hooker's cymbidium
Multi-flower orchid
Chinese cymbidium
Ivory-colored cymbidium
Golden-thread orchid
Low's boat orchid
Aloe-leafed cymbidium
Day's cymbidium
Cymbidium Strathtyne 'Cooksbridge'
Cymbidium Rievaulx 'Cooksbridge'
Finlayson's cymbidium
Cymbidium orchid
Cymbidium 'Ice Cascade'
Cymbidium 'Rembrandt'
Cymbidium canaliculatum
Moist forest cymbidium
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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