Cymbidium kanran

Another beautiful Chinese species that is well worth growing.  The scape is between 15 and 80 cm long with 3 - 20 strongly scented flowers.  The flowers are between 5 and 7 cm across.

Culture

I do not grow this cymbidium but Eric Wolff's notes indicate that it is best grown in tall pots with a very well drained mix.

Habitat

In open hardwood forest, in shade.

Distribution

S China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Ryukyus, S Japan, S Korea 800 - 1800m

Synonyms and other names

C. kanran var. latifolium, C. oreophyllum, C. misericors var. aoreophyllum, C. purpureo-hiemale, C. linearsepalum, C. tosyaense, C. sinokanran, C. sinokanran var. atropurpureum, C. omiense, C. tentyozanense, C. faberi var. omiense, C. quibiense

Primary Hybrids

kanran x ensifolium = Marvin Manor
kanran x ensifolium = hybrid b
kanran x erythrostylum = Stellina
kanran x goeringii = nishiuchianum
kanran x lowianum = Gasper de Portola
goeringii x kanran = Meeark
sinense x kanran = Medhi
sinense x kanran = hybrid c

(Pictures by D. P. Banks and Winterview Orchids)