cymbidium
noun
cym·bid·i·um
sim-ˈbi-dē-əm 
: any of a genus (Cymbidium) of tropical Old World epiphytic orchids with showy flowers
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Feed your cymbidiums monthly until flower spikes appear in early spring.
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Marin Independent Journal, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
In Orange County’s Little Saigon, symbols of the celebration abound in shops and supermarkets: Colorful cymbidium orchids, twigs of bountiful blossoms, and li si, colorful red envelopes intended to be stuffed with money.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2024
In addition to rows of ranunculus, there’s a rose garden, a cymbidium orchid greenhouse, and a labyrinth made of sweet peas (like a corn maze, but better smelling).
—Amelia Mularz, Los Angeles Magazine, 10 Apr. 2018
The maids where given yellow cymbidium orchids to carry.
—Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 9 Feb. 2018
The guest card table vignette included tulips and cymbidium orchids.
—John-John Williams Iv, baltimoresun.com, 12 May 2017
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Marin Independent Journal, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
In Orange County’s Little Saigon, symbols of the celebration abound in shops and supermarkets: Colorful cymbidium orchids, twigs of bountiful blossoms, and li si, colorful red envelopes intended to be stuffed with money.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2024
In addition to rows of ranunculus, there’s a rose garden, a cymbidium orchid greenhouse, and a labyrinth made of sweet peas (like a corn maze, but better smelling).
—Amelia Mularz, Los Angeles Magazine, 10 Apr. 2018
The maids where given yellow cymbidium orchids to carry.
—Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 9 Feb. 2018
The guest card table vignette included tulips and cymbidium orchids.
—John-John Williams Iv, baltimoresun.com, 12 May 2017
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“Cymbidium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cymbidium. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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