Cymbidium Funky Devon ‘Gerald’ – Miniature Spotted Polychrome

Introduce the eccentric beauty of Cymbidium Funky Devon ‘Gerald’, a miniature hybrid known for its unique and highly decorative patterning. The pale, yellow-cream segments are densely speckled with plum-red spots, creating a striking contrast with the velvety, dark maroon lip. Thanks to its strong genetic background in miniature breeding, this clone is a vigorous grower that produces masses of flowers on upright to arching spikes, perfect for collectors seeking an easy yet eye-catching display.

Care Requirements

• Light: Requires bright, filtered light to promote spiking and intensify the striking flower colours. Protect from direct, burning sun.
• Temperature: Cool to Intermediate (10°C – 24°C). The essential night-time cool down (10°C-14°C) in Autumn is necessary for consistent flower initiation.
• Watering: Maintain regular moisture during the active Spring/Summer growth. Allow the potting medium to approach dryness between watering sessions in the Winter rest period.
• Humidity: 50% to 70% is recommended. Good air circulation is critical to avoid marking the patterned flowers.
• Potting: Use a free-draining, bark-based Cymbidium mix. This is a compact variety that does well when kept slightly pot-bound.
• Fertilizing: Apply high-nitrogen fertilizer during the vegetative growth phase. Switch to a high-potassium bloom-booster from late Summer through Autumn.

Genetic History & Provenance

• Parentage: Cymbidium Hugh Gordon x Cymbidium devonianum.
• Hybridizer: Paradisia Nurs. (2015).
• Registration: Registered with the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Awards: No official awards found for the 'Gerald' clone. It is a highly desirable selected mericlone for its unique pattern.
• Note: Stock is offered as a single lead mericlone, guaranteeing the exact pattern and striking colouration of the ‘Gerald’ clone.

Flowering and Maturity Profile

• Season: Typically flowers mid-season, generally from late Winter through Spring.
• Bloom Size: Miniature size, expected to be approximately 4.5–5.5 cm across.
• Coloration: Polychrome base of pale yellow/cream heavily speckled with dense plum-red spots. The lip is a solid, deep velvety maroon.
• Fragrance: Not officially noted as fragrant.
• Growth Habit: Compact, miniature-type foliage with upright to arching spikes that often display the unique devonianum shape.

Why Buy This Plant?

• Features a truly unique, highly decorative spotted polychrome pattern rarely seen in miniature Cymbidiums.
• The genetic background guarantees a compact plant with excellent vigour and reliable flowering.
• Belgrave Quality: Our single lead mericlones are robust and well-established, ready to produce high-quality, true-to-type blooms.