Flower Identification

Common Name:
Cymbidium Orchid
Botanical:
Cymbidium
Symbolizes:
A belle
Availability/
Seasonality:
Year-round. Cymbidium peaks September - April.
Purchasing Tips:
Generally, when the majority of the flowers on the stem have opened with only the top flowers in bud. Be sure to request genus and color (variety) according to design needs.
Conditioning:
Recut stems and change solution if in tubes. For stems, recut and put in preservative. Do not put too many sprays in a container to avoid tangling. Some designers soak heads and mist frequently (do not soak oncidium).
Ethylene Sensitivity:
Crop is SOMEWHAT ethylene sensitive