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Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Common Fragrant Cymbidium · Four Seasons Orchid · Four-Season Orchid
Cymbidium ensifolium, the Golden-Thread Orchid, is a terrestrial orchid from East Asia, known for fragrant flowers and elegant foliage.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
70% intensity
Avoid direct midday sun.
Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.
60% intensity
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
A well-draining orchid mix is essential, typically containing bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite to ensure good aeration and moisture retention.
50% intensity
Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.
50% intensity
Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations.
Indoor, Greenhouse, Outdoor
50% intensity
Feed with diluted orchid fertilizer during the growing season.
50% intensity
Reduce feeding in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Remove spent flower spikes and any dead or damaged leaves. Pruning is generally minimal, focusing on maintaining plant health and shape.
Typically propagated by division of mature pseudobulbs during repotting. Seed propagation is complex and usually reserved for specialized labs.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the potting medium breaks down. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Golden-Thread Orchid (Cymbidium ensifolium) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Cymbidium |
| Species | Cymbidium ensifolium |
Similar in genus Cymbidium
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