Cymbidium Mary Green 'Soft Spike'
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Soft Spike is one of the Paradisia hybrids selected for its surprisingly flexible spikes that are easily bent at any angle making it an easy plant to transport and handle. Spikes will fully cascade.
Cymbidium Mary Green 'Soft Spike' 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 cultivar is known for its arching, cascading spikes bearing numerous mid-sized yellow flowers with burgundy-marked lips. It is suited to pot culture only and performs well in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 6 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Yellow with dark red spotted lips
- Spike habit: Cascading; multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Mid to late season
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping with arching spikes
- Fragrance: Not fragrant
- Flower count per spike: 20–30
- Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks
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
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- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
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- 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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Size: 66mm Pot
