Cymbidium (Sleepy Sarah × Valley Splash) 'Golden Girl'

Cymbidium Golden Girl 'Golden Girl' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Golden Girl. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium Sleepy Sarah and Cymbidium Valley Splash. This cultivar produces vibrant golden-yellow flowers with a contrasting pink lip on upright spikes. Best suited to pot culture only and performs well in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Large (approx. 9 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Golden yellow with pink lips and spotted markings
• Spike habit: Upright
• Blooming season: Mid to late season (estimated)
• Plant size: Medium to large
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant (not stated)
• Flower count per spike: 8–15
• Bloom longevity: Long lasting (estimated 4–6 weeks)

Care Notes

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