Cymbidium Valley Oracle 'Kermit'

Cymbidium Valley Oracle 'Kermit' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Valley Oracle. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium Siram and Cymbidium Zumma Boyd, registered by Valley Orchids in 1994. This cultivar produces large green blooms with a contrasting lip and strong upright spikes. It is suited to pot culture only and ideal for cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Large (approx. 10 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Green petals with a white and red-marked lip
• Spike habit: Upright / Multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Late winter (August)
• Plant size: Large (spikes up to 90 cm)
• Growth habit: Upright clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant (not stated)
• Flower count per spike: Up to 15
• Bloom longevity: Long lasting

Care Notes

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