Cymbidium Enzan Summer 'Sunshine'

Cymbidium Enzan Summer 'Sunshine' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Enzan Summer. It is a registered hybrid between Cymbidium Golden Elf and Cymbidium Lovely Bunny, registered by Mukoyama in 1993. This cultivar is notable for its early flowering season and bright yellow blooms. Plants are best suited to pot culture and perform well in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Large (approx. 10 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Bright yellow with soft markings on the lip
• Spike habit: Tall upright spikes
• Blooming season: Early (March to April)
• Plant size: Medium to large
• Growth habit: Upright and clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant
• Flower count per spike: Up to 15
• Bloom longevity: Long-lasting

Growing Tips

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Keep evenly moist during active growth; reduce watering in winter
• Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix in a pot only
• Feeding: Fortnightly during active growth with a balanced orchid fertiliser; reduce during dormancy
• Climate: Cool to temperate conditions
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering or when overcrowded