Cymbidium Love the Moon 'Milky Way'

Cymbidium Love The Moon 'Milky Way' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Love The Moon. It is a registered hybrid between Cymbidium Gladys Whitesell and Cymbidium Sarah Jean, registered by New Horizon in 2003. This cultivar produces pale yellow flowers with burgundy red lips on long cascading spikes. It is well suited to pot or basket culture and thrives in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 6 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Pale yellow with red-marked lips
• Spike habit: Cascading / Multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Mid season (July to August)
• Plant size: Medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant
• Flower count per spike: Up to 20
• Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks (typical)

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Water regularly during active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; never plant in-ground
• Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly during active growth; switch to bloom formula pre-flowering
• Climate: Cool to temperate
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering