Cymbidium Mary Green 'Green Gables'

Cymbidium Mary Green 'Green Gables' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Mary Green. The registered parentage of this grex is Cymbidium Sarah Jean × Cymbidium devonianum, registered on 9 July 1991 by J. & H. Larsen. 'Green Gables' produces cascading spikes of light green flowers with burgundy markings, typically blooming from July to August. This compact selection flowers on short spikes and is best suited to basket culture or shallow pots.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 6 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Light green with burgundy-spotted labellum
• Spike habit: Short, arching to cascading
• Blooming season: July to August
• Plant size: Compact
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant
• Flower count per spike: Up to 40

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Water regularly in active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Free-draining orchid mix in baskets or shallow pots
• Feeding: Fortnightly with balanced fertiliser during growth; switch to bloom formula in late autumn
• Climate: Cool to temperate climates
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering