Cymbidium Beau Guest 'Glen'

Cymbidium Beau Guest 'Glen' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Beau Guest. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium Coraki and Cymbidium May Hopcraft, registered by Guest in 1995. This cultivar features bright golden yellow flowers on upright spikes during the late winter to early spring flowering season. Best grown in pots and suited to cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Large (approx. 10 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Solid golden yellow
• Spike habit: Upright / Multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: August–September
• Plant size: Large
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant
• Flower count per spike: 12–15
• Bloom longevity: Long lasting (up to 6 weeks)

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun
• Water: Water freely during active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; not suitable for in-ground planting
• Feeding: Feed fortnightly during growth; switch to bloom fertiliser in winter
• Climate: Cool to temperate conditions
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering