The difference between Cymbidium and Phalaenopsis, which is easy to raise

I. the difference between Cymbidium and Phalaenopsis

1. The leaves are different: both Cymbidium and Phalaenopsis belong to the orchid, but there are obvious differences. Among them, Cymbidium is yellowish green to dark green on the leaves, while the leaves of Phalaenopsis are green on the front and purple on the back, and fleshy, which can be easily distinguished from the leaves.

2. Flowers are different: there is also an obvious difference between the two flowers when they bloom. Among them, the inflorescence of Cymbidium is relatively long when it blossoms, and there are many colors, such as white, green, yellow, purplish red and so on. And Phalaenopsis bloom when the flower is like a butterfly, is lateral at the base of the stem, the appearance is strange, can be distinguished by the flower.

3. the value is different: the difference between the two is also reflected in the value. Cymbidium looks more tall and straight and is suitable for pot maintenance on balconies, windowsills and flower racks. Although Phalaenopsis is also highly ornamental, it has many colors and is often used to cross and develop more colors.

Which is better, Cymbidium or Phalaenopsis?

The maintenance methods of both are almost the same, so the difficulty of breeding is the same, and it is not easy to raise. Attention should be paid to light, watering and temperature during maintenance. Light should be exposed to more light, watering should not be excessive, and the soil should be slightly wet. The temperature is not cold-resistant, the temperature must be controlled in winter, otherwise it will be frostbite.