Cymbidium Mary Green 'Mayfair'

Cymbidium Mary Green 'Mayfair' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Mary Green. It is a registered hybrid between Cymbidium Sarah Jean and Cymbidium devonianum, registered on 9 July 1991 by J. & H. Larsen. This cascading cultivar produces soft pink blooms with burgundy lips on medium-length arching spikes. Best suited to cool to temperate climates, it is ideal for pot or basket culture only.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 5 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Light pink petals with deep burgundy 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 40
• Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Water freely in active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; never plant in-ground
• Feeding: Fortnightly with growth fertiliser; switch to bloom feed in late autumn
• Climate: Cool to temperate
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering