We know that autumn is coming when Cymbidium Devon Elf 'Everglades' begins to spike. This late summer to early autumn bloomer (August-October, usually) is a favorite first of fall Cymbidium, after Cymbidium madidum and Cymbidium canaliculatum (and their hybrids, such as Cymbidium Mitzi and … [Read more...] about Cymbidium Devon Elf ‘Everglades’
Cymbidium Early King ‘James’
This orchid combines our appreciation of several Cymbidium qualities: older hybrids and lots of spots. Cymbidium Early King is an "antique" hybrid by today's standards, originating in 1969. It is the cross of Cym. Grand Monarch and Cym. Lucy Moore. The background parentage is 39% Cym. … [Read more...] about Cymbidium Early King ‘James’
Cymbidium Mary Green
While this particular cultivar of Cymbidium Mary Green probably would not qualify for a formal flower quality award, she certainly earns her place in heartfelt appreciation for beauty and abundant gold and pink blooms. This orchid was our introduction to Cymbidium devonianum hybrids, a group of … [Read more...] about Cymbidium Mary Green
Cymbidium tracyanum fma. album
Some growers have wondered whether the album form of Cymbidium tracyanum truly exists ... but seeing is believing. While I had previously found several photographs online, I was still intrigued and wondering what this division would look like when it finally bloomed. The orchid surely did not … [Read more...] about Cymbidium tracyanum fma. album
Cymbidium tracyanum
Cymbidium tracyanum is an ubiquitous orchid in outdoor and cool-growing collections in central California, but rather uncommon in other parts of the US and world. When I have posted photographs on Twitter, this species often draws attention as many orchid growers have not seen a plant … [Read more...] about Cymbidium tracyanum
Cymbidium Enzan Forest
I have discovered that it is easier to photograph a small(er) orchid than one with 14 open flower spikes. Possibly because this particular Cymbidium is a about 5 feet (1.5m) wide -- the same as my photography backdrop. With size, however, comes considerable … [Read more...] about Cymbidium Enzan Forest
Cymbidium devonianum
We seem to be attracted to this species like a magnet, possibly because of the distinct flower shape and pendulous spikes, or maybe because its hybrids grow so well in our conditions. While we have more hybrids of Cymbidium madidum, our Cymbidium collection seems dominated by plants with Cymbidium … [Read more...] about Cymbidium devonianum
Cymbidium Kuranda ‘Arthur Dawson’ HCC/AOS
Two of the three native Australian Cymbidium species (Cymbidium madidum x Cymbidium suave) combine for the primary hybrid of Cymbidium Kuranda. This exceptional cultivar of Cymbidium Kuranda 'Arthur Dawson' is known for being very floriferous, and indeed, it is! With bulbs only filling half of a … [Read more...] about Cymbidium Kuranda ‘Arthur Dawson’ HCC/AOS
