Cymbidium (((Ken Gorey x Borough Green) x pumilum) x devonianum) 'Afterglow'

Cymbidium 'Afterglow' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium (((Ken Gorey × Borough Green) × pumilum) × devonianum). This complex hybrid exhibits long arching spikes of yellow-green flowers with red markings. It is suited to pot culture and performs especially well in hanging baskets.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Approximately 6 cm
• Flower colour & pattern: Yellow-green with burgundy lip and red markings
• Spike habit: Cascading, multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: August–September
• Plant size: Medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not noted
• Flower count per spike: Up to 40
• Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Keep moist during active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Free-draining orchid mix; pot culture only
• Feeding: Fortnightly during growth; switch to bloom fertiliser from late summer
• Climate: Cool to temperate
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering