Cymbidium Mary Green 'Bonanza'

Cymbidium Mary Green 'Bonanza' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Mary Green. It is a registered hybrid between Cymbidium Sarah Jean and Cymbidium devonianum, registered on 9 July 1991 by J. & H. Larsen. This cascading form features creamy yellow blooms with bold burgundy lips on long arching spikes. It is suitable for pot or basket culture only and performs well in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 5 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Creamy yellow petals with dark burgundy lips
• Spike habit: Cascading / Multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Mid-season (July to August)
• Plant size: Medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant (not noted)
• Flower count per spike: Up to 30
• Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks (typical)

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Water regularly in active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; never plant in-ground
• Feeding: Fortnightly during active growth; switch to bloom fertiliser before flowering
• Climate: Cool to temperate
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering