Cymbidium suave – Snake orchid
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- Cymbidium suave – snake orchid
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- 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 |
| Scientific Name: | Cymbidium suave |
| Common Name: | Snake orchid |
| Plant Type: | Orchid |
| Height: | 0.5 ~ 0.8 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow, Green |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
| Plant Environment: | Courtyard, Container growing |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate |
| Light: | Light shade, Half shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Open foliage |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist moderate drainage |
| Special Features: | Cut flower |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Other insects |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
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Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
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Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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