Cymbidium Mary Green 'Ruby Lip'

Cymbidium Mary Green 'Ruby Lip' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Mary Green. It is a registered hybrid between Cymbidium Sarah Jean and Cymbidium devonianum, registered by J. & H. Larsen in 1991. This cascading cultivar produces lime green flowers with vibrant ruby lips, appearing on long arching spikes from mid to late winter. Best suited to pot or hanging basket culture in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 5 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Lime green with bold ruby to purple lips
• Spike habit: Cascading; multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Mid to late winter (July–August)
• Plant size: Medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant
• Flower count per spike: Up to 30
• Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks

Care Notes

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