Flower Identification: Cymbidium Orchid
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Botanical: |
Cymbidium |
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Symbolizes: |
A belle |
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Availability/Seasonality: |
Year-round. Cymbidium peaks September - April. |
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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. |
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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). |
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Ethylene Sensitivity: |
Crop is SOMEWHAT ethylene sensitive. |