Cymbidium Sarah Jean 'Lime light'

Cymbidium Sarah Jean 'Lime Light' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Sarah Jean. It is a remake of the original cross between Cymbidium devonianum and Cymbidium Sleeping Nymph, originally registered in 1975 by R. & M. McBeans. This cultivar is noted for its lime-green flowers with a light lip, produced in quantity on arching, cascading spikes from mid-winter. It is best suited to pot or basket culture and performs well in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 7 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Lime green with light-coloured lip
• Spike habit: Cascading; multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: July onwards (mid to late season)
• Plant size: Medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not specified
• Flower count per spike: 20–40
• Bloom longevity: Typically 4–6 weeks

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Water generously in active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; grow only in pots or baskets
• Feeding: Fortnightly with balanced orchid fertiliser during growth; switch to bloom formula before flowering
• Climate: Cool to temperate
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering