Overview

Cymbidium 'Ice Antarctic' is a clump-forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Cymbidium, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Cymbidium 'Ice Antarctic' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include houseplants, conservatories and greenhouses.

About

Cymbidium 'Ice Antarctic' is a clump-forming evergreen orchid cultivar within the Cymbidium genus, known for its pseudobulbs and long-lasting flowers with a distinctive three-lobed lip. Suited to conservatories and greenhouses, it thrives in well-drained, neutral loam soil with bright light, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position. This cultivar prefers a cool to intermediate temperature range of 7-24°C and can be grown in bark-based orchid compost. It flowers throughout the year, making it an attractive choice for indoor cultivation under controlled conditions.

About the genus

Cymbidium, commonly known as boat orchids, is a genus of evergreen flowering plants in the orchid family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic, terrestrial or rarely leafless saprophytic herbs usually with pseudobulbs. There are usually between three and twelve leaves arranged in two ranks on each pseudobulb or shoot and lasting for several years.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Cymbidium

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1b

Plant details

Cymbidium 'Ice Antarctic' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Conservatory Greenhouse

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Conservatories, Greenhouses

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Cymbidium 'Ice Antarctic'

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

Aphids, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Mealybugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions