Cymbidium Sarah Jean 'Ice Cascade'

Cymbidium Sarah Jean 'Ice Cascade' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Sarah Jean. This grex is a hybrid of Cymbidium floribundum × Cymbidium Sleeping Beauty, registered by Valley Orchids in 1973 with R. Vandyke as the originator. This cultivar is known for its cascading spike habit and prolific white blooms. It is suited to pot culture only and grows best in cool to temperate conditions.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (5–6 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Pure white
• Spike habit: Cascading, multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: July–August
• Plant size: Medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant (no scent noted)
• Flower count per spike: Up to 30
• Bloom longevity: Typically 4–6 weeks

Care Tips

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Water generously during active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Free-draining orchid mix only; never plant in-ground
• Feeding: Balanced orchid fertiliser fortnightly in growth; switch to bloom booster in late autumn
• Climate: Cool to temperate climates
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering