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09-06-2007, 08:15 PM
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Cymbidium ensifolium v. Tie Gu Su Xin (铁骨素心)
Cymbidium ensifolium v. Tie Gu Su Xin (铁骨素心) is in bloom. She is an alba form of this species, I read that susin or Su Xin means alba in chinese. This clone has slightly marinally variegated leaves. The new growths under my conditions look more variegated than the nursery growths. Blooms are slightly greenish, with very flat sepals and a light spicy scent.
Cymbidium ensifolium is an easy grower indoors that somes in several different colours, definitely recommended for beginners with cymbidiums. Also some varieties come in odd shapes or peloric ones that are highly collectable in Asia(I find those forms not too pretty though!). Usually a summer to fall bloomer as well.
It is planted in a well draining mix. Small bark and tons of sponge rock, the sphag is only a top dressing for decorative reasons, and it is planted in a tall narrow pot. The pot should be tight on the roots (tall and narrow) and I read that it is better for blooming. The chinese have grown these this way for centuries. My pot is quite exaggerated in height for decorative reasons (some balance in appearance with the foliage) and this is the tallest pot I have. The pot looks shorter in the photo because of the angle. This plant is grown on the windowsill.
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09-06-2007, 09:34 PM
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Gorgeous in every way!
 I give it a 10! |
09-07-2007, 05:52 AM
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Stunning! Thanks for sharing!
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09-07-2007, 09:19 AM
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That's stunning. Even without the flowers it would still be a beauty. But the fragrance is only slight? I thought ensifolium was renowned for its strong scent. Perhaps the scent of the albas is not as intense? Still, all things considered, that's a gloriously handsome plant. Congratulations!
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09-08-2007, 01:13 AM
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yes, I'm finding the fragrance quite light....I hope that my nose is working properly
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09-08-2007, 08:56 AM
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I'm not much for cymbs but this is one could change my mind! 
A delicate beauty! 
The container you chosen and healthy of the orchid makes it award worthy!
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09-08-2007, 04:33 PM
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09-08-2007, 07:29 PM
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OMG! I just ordered it from Cloud's based on your pic! I had an order coming from them this week anyway, so I asked Warren to add it! It's beautiful!
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09-09-2007, 05:55 PM
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1 Orchid,2 Orchid, 3 ...
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Ooh I do love this one. Excellent photos' Fren 
Todd - I did get mine from clouds early this spring. It did bloom not too long ago - Very lovely scent!
Good strong grower too.
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09-09-2007, 08:29 PM
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Fren,
That's fantastic! The beauty of the plant is complimented very well by the container it's in!
Great job!!! 
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