Cymbidium Mary Green 'Soft Spike'
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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
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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Size: 66mm Pot
