Cymbidium My Sweet 'Amy' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium My Sweet. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium Lerwick and Cymbidium Showart, registered by D. Roesler on 20 August 2002. This cultivar produces pale pink flowers with soft midline striping and a creamy lip heavily spotted with raspberry-pink. It is suited to pot culture only and thrives in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
Flower size: Medium (approx. 8–9 cm)
Flower colour & pattern: Pale pink with fine central stripes and deep pink-spotted lip
Spike habit: Upright
Blooming season: Mid to late season (September–October)
Plant size: Medium
Growth habit: Clumping
Fragrance: Lightly fragrant
Flower count per spike: 10–14
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
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