Compact warmth tolerant cymbidium recommendations?

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Does anyone have any recommendations for compact warmth tolerant cymbidiums? I had a Golden Elf 'Sundust' for years and like it but want to try some others. I appreciate any suggestions!
 
Sinense and ensifolium....both in innumerable iterations of flower color and plant variegation - great fragrance...
 
The list of "Chinese" Cymbidiums mentioned in KyushuCalanteh's post are the ones I have except of 'wenshanense". I am growing these orchids outside. I live in Fort Wayne, so they are enjoying being outside getting plenty of bright shade, lots of fertilizers, and some rain. On the days that are getting up to 90F, I water them early in the morning and by the time I get home, I have to water them again. That is how I keep my 'cool'. In the winter, they grow under lights and I water less, suspending feeding.
 
The list of "Chinese" Cymbidiums mentioned in KyushuCalanteh's post are the ones I have except of 'wenshanense". I am growing these orchids outside. I live in Fort Wayne, so they are enjoying being outside getting plenty of bright shade, lots of fertilizers, and some rain. On the days that are getting up to 90F, I water them early in the morning and by the time I get home, I have to water them again. That is how I keep my 'cool'. In the winter, they grow under lights and I water less, suspending feeding.
Do you grow Cymbidium aloïfolium?
 
How warm? And year around??
The first two Tom mentioned need cold ( not freezing) winter to do well.
I think ensifolium is a good pick, but still benefits from cooler winter.
 

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