Cymbidium Kimberley Valley 'Jade'

Cymbidium Kimberley Valley 'Jade' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Kimberley Valley. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium Valley Zenith and Cymbidium Allumination, registered by Kimberley Orch. on 26 March 2001. This cultivar produces green blooms with red-marked lips on upright spikes, flowering in late winter to early spring. It is suited to pot culture only and performs well in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Large (approx. 11 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Green with white lips marked red
• Spike habit: Upright; multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: August to September
• Plant size: Medium to large
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant (not stated)
• Flower count per spike: 12 to 15
• Bloom longevity: Long lasting

Care Notes

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