Cymbidium Lumines is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Lumines. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium Vanguard × Cymbidium Lady McAlpine, registered on 9 December 2005 by O/U. This upright standard features large, pale yellow flowers with a burgundy-marked labellum and performs well in pots under cool to temperate conditions.
Key Characteristics
Flower size: Large (100 mm+)
Flower colour & pattern: Pale green/yellow with a red-marked white labellum
Spike habit: Upright, multiple spikes per bulb
Blooming season: Mid season (July–August)
Plant size: Large
Growth habit: Upright, clumping
Fragrance: Not fragrant (not indicated)
Flower count per spike: 12–20
Bloom longevity: Long lasting (typically 4–6 weeks)
Care Notes
Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
Water: Water regularly during active growth; reduce in winter
Potting: Free-draining orchid mix only; not suitable for garden beds
Feeding: Apply balanced orchid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during growth; switch to bloom formula in lead-up to flowering
Climate: Cool to temperate
Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
$20 fee applies to WA orders.
$10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
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