Cymbidium Mary Green 'Lipstick' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Mary Green. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium Sarah Jean and Cymbidium devonianum, registered on 9 July 1991 by J. & H. Larsen. This cascading cultivar produces soft pink flowers with bold red lips on short arching spikes, ideal for pot culture. Plants are best suited to cool to temperate climates and perform well in baskets.
Key Characteristics
Flower size: Medium (approx. 5 cm)
Flower colour & pattern: Pale pink with bold red lips
Spike habit: Cascading / Multiple spikes per bulb
Blooming season: Mid season (July to August)
Plant size: Medium
Growth habit: Clumping
Fragrance: Not fragrant (not stated)
Flower count per spike: Up to 30
Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks (typical)
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
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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