Cymbidium lowianum var. lowianum

Cymbidium lowianum var. lowianum is a classic species cymbidium known for its elegant arching spikes of green to yellow-green flowers with richly marked lips. This species has played a major role in modern cymbidium breeding and remains highly regarded by collectors for its natural form, vigour, and cold tolerance.

Mature plants can produce long cascading to arching flower spikes carrying multiple blooms, often with strong red and white lip markings. Established specimens become impressive plants over time, developing large pseudobulbs and broad arching foliage.

These plants are struck backbulbs taken directly from the original mother plant and are not mericlones or tissue culture produced. Each plant is individually propagated from mature flowering stock, preserving the characteristics of the original clone.

Backbulbs are older pseudobulbs that have been encouraged to produce new growth. While they can take time to establish into larger plants, they are a traditional method of propagating desirable cymbidium clones and are valued by collectors seeking original divisions rather than mass-produced material.

Care

• Light: Bright filtered light to gentle morning sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist during active growth. Reduce watering slightly during colder months.
• Temperature: Cool to intermediate growing. Established plants tolerate light frost.
• Humidity: Average humidity with good airflow preferred.
• Media: Open, free-draining cymbidium orchid mix.
• Feeding: Feed regularly during active growth with a balanced orchid fertiliser.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium to large species flowers
• Flower colour: Green to yellow-green with red and white lip markings
• Spike habit: Arching to cascading multi-flowered spikes
• Blooming season: Winter to spring
• Fragrance: Mild sweet fragrance possible
• Plant size: Large species cymbidium when mature
• Growth habit: Clumping epiphytic/lithophytic orchid
• Special feature: Important species in modern cymbidium breeding
• Propagation: Struck backbulbs from the original plant, not mericlones

What You Are Buying

Established struck backbulb with active new growth. Plants are propagated directly from mature flowering stock and are not currently in flower unless stated otherwise.