If you don't know what they are, Huahua suggests that you look at them from the leaves. Of course, both of them are needed, because only in this way can you compare them. The leaves of Cymbidium are much narrower and rougher to the touch. And the leaves of Mulan are obviously wider and smoother. In addition to these two points, its leaves have much more luster.
This is another way to judge them, and this method is more convenient, it does not need to have at the same time to identify. The pseudobulbs of Cymbidium are quite fine, and can hardly be seen without careful observation. And Mulan's is very big, it's a ball
Planting orchids not only wants to see its leaves, but also its flowers. Generally speaking, Cymbidium blooms in April and may, while Cymbidium blooms later in winter, probably from October to March. So the florescence is very obvious. If someone sees its blooming and doesn't know which kind of orchid it is, they can start from this aspect
There are many kinds of Cymbidium. Its petals are quite large, and there are many colors, such as red, yellow, green, pink, white, purple, etc. in addition to these colors, the transition colors and composite colors of these colors are all the colors of its flowers. Its flower stem is very straight, which is generally used for potting and fresh cut flowers. Mulan is usually dark purple and purple brown. Of course, it has yellow green, peach red and white. And it has a strong flower flavor.
