Cymbidium Sarah Jean 'Elizabeth'

Cymbidium Sarah Jean 'Elizabeth' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Sarah Jean. This grex results from the cross Cymbidium devonianum × Cymbidium Sleeping Beauty, registered in 1984 by A. Hodgins. It is a cascading-type hybrid known for its prolific, soft cream-pink flowers. This cultivar is best suited to basket culture and pot-only growing, with flowering typically beginning in July under cool to temperate conditions.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 7 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Creamy white with pale pink blush and soft lip markings
• Spike habit: Cascading; short, arching spikes
• Blooming season: Early to mid-season (from July)
• Plant size: Compact to medium
• Growth habit: Clumping, suitable for basket culture
• Fragrance: Lightly fragrant (if any)
• Flower count per spike: 30+
• Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Water regularly in active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Free-draining orchid mix; suitable for baskets or pots only
• Feeding: Fortnightly with balanced fertiliser during growth; switch to bloom formula in winter
• Climate: Cool to temperate conditions; protect from frost
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering or when overcrowded