Cym. ensifolium 'Bao Dao Yan Zhi' - Orchid Board

pheli · #1 (**permalink**) 10-13-2007, 01:28 AM

The plant bloomed several months ago and now it reblooms for me. There are two spikes with 5 flower buds on each spike this time.
Some of my friends say that it is somewhat difficult to bloom this plant, but in my garden, it seems flower well as other ensifoliums.

cb977 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-13-2007, 08:03 AM

That is SO pretty! Is there any fragrance?

Gin · #3 (**permalink**) 10-13-2007, 09:57 AM

Very pretty , that one is on my list for next year . Gin

Lagoon · #4 (**permalink**) 10-13-2007, 08:55 PM

Lovely bloom!
This was on my wish list, but due to space it'll just have to sit on that list like the rest of them

pheli · #5 (**permalink**) 10-13-2007, 11:21 PM

Susanne, like other C. ensifolium, the flowers are fragrant, too.

Gloria, this plant is about 8" tall and doesn't occupy too much growing space.

Lagoon · #6 (**permalink**) 10-14-2007, 07:09 AM

Thanks for mentioning that, Pheli

That would be just the size I would be after if and when I get more space.
I have a golden elf, it reaches 2ft tall and it's cutting into my paph & phrag space

pheli · #7 (**permalink**) 10-14-2007, 08:02 AM

Golden elf is indeed a tall guy. I have never grown this one, but it is a quite common outdoor ornamental here.