Cymbidium My Sweet 'Amy'

Cymbidium My Sweet 'Amy' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium My Sweet. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium Lerwick and Cymbidium Showart, registered by D. Roesler on 20 August 2002. This cultivar produces pale pink flowers with soft midline striping and a creamy lip heavily spotted with raspberry-pink. It is suited to pot culture only and thrives in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 8–9 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Pale pink with fine central stripes and deep pink-spotted lip
• Spike habit: Upright
• Blooming season: Mid to late season (September–October)
• Plant size: Medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Lightly fragrant
• Flower count per spike: 10–14
• Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks

Care Notes

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