Cymbidium Mary Green ‘Lipstick’ – Miniature Apricot

Introduce the striking contrast of Cymbidium Mary Green ‘Lipstick’, a beloved miniature hybrid instantly recognizable by its bold, painted lip. The soft apricot to creamy yellow segments provide a warm canvas for the dramatic, deep red labellum. Bred specifically for a cascading habit and prolific flowering, this mericlone is an easy-to-manage showpiece that thrives in cool conditions and is ideally suited for hanging baskets.

Care Requirements

• Light: Requires bright, filtered light for optimal growth and reliable flowering. Protect foliage from direct summer sun to prevent burning.
• Temperature: Cool to Intermediate (10°C – 24°C). Ensure a noticeable drop in night temperatures during Autumn (10°C-14°C) to effectively set new flower spikes.
• Watering: Water generously during the Spring and Summer growing season, ensuring the mix is allowed to almost dry out before the next watering. Reduce watering significantly in Winter.
• Humidity: 50% to 70% is preferred. Excellent air circulation is vital, particularly around developing spikes and flowers.
• Potting: Use a free-draining, bark-based orchid mix. This miniature variety performs best when slightly pot-bound. Repot every two years or when media degradation occurs.
• Fertilizing: Apply high-nitrogen fertilizer during the active growth period. Switch to a high-potassium bloom-booster in the late summer/early autumn to promote prolific flower count.

Genetic History & Provenance

• Parentage: Cymbidium Sarah Jean x Cymbidium devonianum.
• Hybridizer: J. & H. Larsen (1991).
• Registration: Registered with the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Awards: No official awards found for this clone. It is a highly sought-after selected mericlone for its unique colour and reliable habit.
• Note: Stock is offered as a single lead mericlone, guaranteeing the perfect colour and cascading habit of the ‘Lipstick’ clone. (Per your request, the term "SLC" has been removed from the title and is only referenced contextually here.)

Flowering and Maturity Profile

• Season: Mid-Season, typically flowering from July through September.
• Bloom Size: Miniature size, approximately 5.0 cm across.
• Coloration: Segments are soft apricot or creamy yellow. The labellum is defined by a broad, solid, dark ruby-red band on the margin over a patterned white throat.
• Fragrance: Not fragrant.
• Growth Habit: Compact, miniature-type plant size with a strong pendulous spike habit, excellent for cascade display in pots or baskets.

Why Buy This Plant?

• Features a classic, contrasting "lipstick" pattern that delivers striking colour impact for a miniature orchid.
• The parentage guarantees a natural cascading spike habit with exceptional flower count, perfect for vertical display.
• Belgrave Quality: Our single lead mericlones are robust and well-established, ready to produce high-quality, true-to-type blooms.