Cymbidiums
for all Seasons
The
Cymbidium orchid's profuse floral display is the backbone of the orchid
interest. Its versatile colors, long lasting quality, and profusion
all combine to make the best buy in orchids today. Tall
sprays of ten to twenty 4-inch blooms in white, pink, yellow, green,
red, and all combinations, lasting one to two months; those are cymbidiums!
Cymbidiums are hybrids of Southeast Asian orchids, built mostly from
a half dozen species native to the foothills of the Himalayas and
mountainous areas of Burma, Thailand, and Vietnam. While the peak
of cymbidium season happens during Spring, the four months from February
through May, hybrids have been developed over the past 100 years so
that now cymbidium season ends in June and begins in July!
Cymbidiums make wonderful garden and patio plants in sub-tropical
areas such as California, and may be displayed indoors when in bloom.
Most cymbidiums are not suited for year round culture in the house,
as they require high filtered light and cool temperatures (winter
nights below 55F in order for spikes to initiate). In less temperate
parts of the country, cymbidiums are grown out of doors in the summer
and, in winter, indoors in a conservatory, greenhouse, or basement
under lights, with night temperatures below 55F and as low as 27F.
See our page on Cymbidium
Culture for further growing instructions. |
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Ultraminiature
Cymbidiums
Also known as Teacup orchids because of their petite size.
Generally in 3-inch pots standing about 10-12 inches, these grow with
the same culture as the big cymbidiums. |
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Awarded and Famous Name Varieties
SBOE offers the
largest selection of famous name Cymbidiums in the world: over 1500 varieties.
These are individual clones awarded by judging authorities around the
world, including rare plants over 100 years old, as well as many of the
most recently awarded varieties. Many are priced at $25 per pot, while
some are more. Let us help you select the kinds and colors you like, or
see our extensive lists:
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Standard
Cymbidiums
These are the classic medium-to-large blooming varieties; grown
in pots or up into tubs they make very full, beautiful shows of blooms,
mostly in the months of winter and spring. |
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Miniature
Cymbidiums
Delightful miniature cymbidiums come in a wide variety
of types, sizes, colors, and seasons. The flowers are smaller than
standard-size blooms and often very prolific on plants that are generally
more compact. The majority bloom in winter and spring, while others
bloom in summer and fall. |
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Cymbidium Backbulbs
Backbulbs, older leafless bulbs which have resprouted,
are an economical way to add to your collection and should bloom in two
to four years. Individually selected backbulbs are 1/2 the listed price
per variety (for a $25 plant, a backbulb is $12.50).
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Awarded Backbulb Collection
Ten different awarded back bulbs (our selection, bare-root) for $50,
including shipping. |
Unlabeled Backbulbs -5 bulbs for $10
(plus $8 shipping) or 100 bulbs for $100 (plus
$25 shipping)
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Shipping Cymbidiums
We regularly ship
plants in and out of flower to your door via common carriers. Look
over our selection and let us deliver to you a gorgeous cymbidium
orchid plant!
Plants
are carefully packed for safe arrival and shipped via Federal Express
2nd-Day Air; shipping days are typically Mon-Wed for Wed-Fri delivery.
When delivering something as delicate as an orchid, occasionally
weather will not permit safe shipment. We pay close attention to
the weather and will advise you if we do not think it is the right
time to ship.
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Please phone, fax, E-mail or mail orders
to:
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate
Phone: (805)967-1284 or (800)553-3387 ~ Fax: (805)683-3405
1250 Orchid Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93111
E-mail: sboe@sborchid.com
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