General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: Yellow callous ridges on the labellum
Underground structures: Bulb
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Seeds require a specialised medium, as they do not contain their own food source.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Bulbs
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: Other: AM/RHS

Common names
  • Orchid
Also sold as:
  • Cymbidium insigne var. album

Comments:
  • Posted by Australis (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Zone 10a) on May 7, 2019 7:28 PM concerning plant:
    This is a specific clone (awarded by the RHS) that is white in colour but not a genetic alba. The naming has caused much confusion over the years!

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