Cymbidium Sarah Jean 'Lime light'
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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
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Size: 66mm Pot