Cymbidium Sarah Jean 'Crystal Falls'

Cymbidium Sarah Jean 'Crystal Falls' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Sarah Jean. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium devonianum and Cymbidium Sleeping Beauty, registered by R.H. Hurst in 1985. This compact cascading cultivar produces masses of soft yellow 6 cm blooms with pink lips, typically borne on short spikes from July onward. Best suited to pot or basket culture in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Small (approx. 6 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Creamy yellow petals with blush pink lips
• Spike habit: Cascading / Multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Early (from July)
• Plant size: Compact
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant (not noted)
• Flower count per spike: 10–15+
• Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks (typical)

Care Notes

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