The difference between Cymbidium orchid and Phalaenopsis, which one is easier to raise?

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1. The difference between Cymbidium and Phalaenopsis

2. Which one is easier to raise, Cymbidium or Phalaenopsis?

The difference between the two is reflected in the leaves, flowers and value. The leaves of Cymbidium are yellow-green to dark green, while the leaves of Phalaenopsis are green on the front and purple on the back. On the flowers, Cymbidium orchids have longer inflorescences and many colors. Phalaenopsis flowers grow in clusters, resembling butterflies. In addition, in terms of value, cymbidiums are more suitable for maintenance on balconies, windowsills and flower stands. The colorful flowers of Phalaenopsis are mostly used for hybridization.

1. Differences between Cymbidium and Phalaenopsis

1. Different leaves: Cymbidium and Phalaenopsis are both types of orchids, but there are obvious differences. Among them, the leaves of Cymbidium are yellow-green to dark green, while the leaves of Phalaenopsis are green on the front and purple on the back, and are fleshy. The two can be easily distinguished from the leaves.

2 , Flowers are different: There are obvious differences between the two flowers when they bloom. Among them, Cymbidium inflorescences are relatively long when they bloom, and the flowers come in many colors, such as white, green, yellow, purple, etc. When Phalaenopsis blooms, the flowers look like butterflies, growing sideways at the base of the stem. They have a strange appearance and can be distinguished by the flowers.

3. Different values: The difference between the two is also reflected in the value. Cymbidium looks taller and taller, and is suitable for potted plants on balconies, windowsills, and flower stands. Although Phalaenopsis is highly ornamental, it has many flower colors and is often used for crossbreeding to develop more flower colors.

2. Large flower Which one is easier to raise, orchid or phalaenopsis?

The maintenance methods of the two are almost the same, so the difficulty of raising them is also the same, and they are not easy to raise. When maintaining, pay attention to light, watering and temperature. There should be plenty of scattered sunlight, not excessive watering, and the soil should be slightly moist. They are not cold tolerant in terms of temperature, so the temperature must be controlled in winter, otherwise they will suffer from frostbite.

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