Cymbidium Lucky Gloria 'Fukunokami'

Cymbidium Lucky Gloria 'Fukunokami' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Lucky Gloria. It is a registered hybrid between Cymbidium Lucky Rainbow and Cymbidium Red Gloria, registered by Kawano Mericlone in 1996. This cultivar produces upright spikes of pink flowers with soft yellow and red lips. Plants are suitable for pot culture only and grow well in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 8 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Pink with pale yellow centres and red-marked lips
• Spike habit: Upright; multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Mid season (July to August)
• Plant size: Intermediate
• Growth habit: Upright clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant
• Flower count per spike: 15–20
• Bloom longevity: Long lasting

Care Notes

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