Cymbidium hybridum has 4-6 leaves, the number is more, but the single leaf is smaller, the length is about 35-60cm, the width is about 1.4-2.3cm, the color is aquamarine.
The leaves of Cymbidium sinense belong to leathery, the number is relatively small, with 4-5 leaves, a single leaf is larger than the former, the length is about 45-80 cm, the width is about 2 to 3 cm, put the leaves of these two plants together, superposition can be distinguished, and its leaf color is relatively dark, showing dark green.
The flowering period of the former is in autumn and winter, the number of flowers is large, the shape of petals is long and narrow round oblanceolate, relatively large.
The latter blooms in spring, sometimes in autumn, the number of flowers is less than the former, far less than the number of flowers, and the flowers are smaller, showing a sharp shape.
The pseudobulbs of the former are very large, about 3-8cm long and 1.5-3cm wide, and appear spherical.
The pseudobulbs of the latter are smaller and oval in shape, a difference that can only be determined by digging out the plant, but is difficult to judge from the appearance.