Cymbidium Zen Era 'Elizabeth'
Cymbidium Zen Era 'Elizabeth' is a cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Zen Era. This hybrid was registered by K. S. Tan in 2004 and is derived from a cross between Cymbidium Eastern Magic and Cymbidium Kusuda Shining. It is valued for its upright spikes of clear white flowers flushed with pink tones, making it an excellent choice for pot culture in cool to temperate regions.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium to large (approx. 8–9 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: White with pink blush and a contrasting lip
- Spike habit: Upright; 2–3 spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Mid to late season
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Lightly fragrant
- Flower count per spike: 12–18 flowers
- Bloom longevity: 6 weeks or more
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light; protect from hot afternoon sun
- Water: Keep evenly moist during active growth; allow slight drying in cooler months
- Potting: Free-draining orchid mix; best grown in pots or baskets
- Feeding: Apply balanced fertiliser fortnightly in growth; switch to high-potassium fertiliser in autumn
- Climate: Prefers cool to temperate climates
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years in spring after flowering
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Cymbidium Zen Era 'Elizabeth'
Cymbidium Zen Era 'Elizabeth' is a cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Zen Era. This hybrid was registered by K. S. Tan in 2004 and is derived from a cross between Cymbidium Eastern Magic and Cymbidium Kusuda Shining. It is valued for its upright spikes of clear white flowers flushed with pink tones, making it an excellent choice for pot culture in cool to temperate regions.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium to large (approx. 8–9 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: White with pink blush and a contrasting lip
- Spike habit: Upright; 2–3 spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Mid to late season
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Lightly fragrant
- Flower count per spike: 12–18 flowers
- Bloom longevity: 6 weeks or more
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light; protect from hot afternoon sun
- Water: Keep evenly moist during active growth; allow slight drying in cooler months
- Potting: Free-draining orchid mix; best grown in pots or baskets
- Feeding: Apply balanced fertiliser fortnightly in growth; switch to high-potassium fertiliser in autumn
- Climate: Prefers cool to temperate climates
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years in spring after flowering
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Cymbidium Zen Era 'Elizabeth' is a cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Zen Era. This hybrid was registered by K. S. Tan in 2004 and is derived from a cross between Cymbidium Eastern Magic and Cymbidium Kusuda Shining. It is valued for its upright spikes of clear white flowers flushed with pink tones, making it an excellent choice for pot culture in cool to temperate regions.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium to large (approx. 8–9 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: White with pink blush and a contrasting lip
- Spike habit: Upright; 2–3 spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Mid to late season
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Lightly fragrant
- Flower count per spike: 12–18 flowers
- Bloom longevity: 6 weeks or more
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light; protect from hot afternoon sun
- Water: Keep evenly moist during active growth; allow slight drying in cooler months
- Potting: Free-draining orchid mix; best grown in pots or baskets
- Feeding: Apply balanced fertiliser fortnightly in growth; switch to high-potassium fertiliser in autumn
- Climate: Prefers cool to temperate climates
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years in spring after flowering
