Cymbidium Mary Green 'Valencia'

Cymbidium Mary Green 'Valencia' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Mary Green. It is a registered hybrid between Cymbidium Sarah Jean and Cymbidium devonianum, registered by J. & H. Larsen in 1991. This cultivar features long cascading spikes with golden yellow flowers and bold red lips. Best grown in pots and suited to cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 7 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Golden yellow with deep red lips
• Spike habit: Cascading / Multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Mid season (September to October)
• Plant size: Medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant
• Flower count per spike: 20–30
• Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks (typical)

Care Notes

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