Cymbidium Memoria Myrtle Wain ‘Lachie’ – Standard Deep Plum

A champion of recent breeding, Cymbidium Memoria Myrtle Wain ‘Lachie’ is a distinguished Standard hybrid elevated by an Award of Merit. It presents a rich display of deep plum-red blooms, defined by a delicate, crisp white fringing on the segments. This clone combines superior flower quality with the exceptional vigour needed for exhibition, making it a spectacular and reliable addition for any serious collector.

Care Requirements

• Light: Requires high light intensity to support the dense foliage and ensure strong, upright spikes. Avoid direct sun during peak heat to prevent segment damage.
• Temperature: Cool to Intermediate (10°C – 24°C). Consistent night temperatures of 10°C-14°C in Autumn are essential for high-quality spike development.
• Watering: Water generously during the Spring and Summer active growth period. Allow the mix to approach dryness before rewatering. Reduce watering significantly in Winter.
• Humidity: 40% to 60%. Excellent air movement is necessary to prevent marking on the segments and lip.
• Potting: Use a free-draining, bark-based Cymbidium mix. Repot every 2–3 years when the plant has fully filled its container.
• Fertilizing: Apply a high-nitrogen feed during the Summer growth phase. Transition to a high-potassium bloom-booster in late Summer and Autumn to support the heavy flower count.

Genetic History & Provenance

• Parentage: Cymbidium Jessie Blakiston x Cymbidium Flaming Vulcan.
• Hybridizer: D.J. Wain (2018).
• Registration: Registered with the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Awards: Award of Merit (AM/AOC) in 2018, recognizing the excellent form and outstanding colour presentation of this clone.
• Note: Stock is offered as a single lead mericlone, guaranteeing the award-winning form, the rich plum-red colour, and the delicate white segment edging of the ‘Lachie’ clone.

Flowering and Maturity Profile

• Season: Mid-Season, typically flowering from Winter through early Spring.
• Bloom Size: Medium Standard size, approximately 7.0 cm across.
• Coloration: Segments are a uniform deep purple-red (plum) with a distinct, narrow white border. The lip is white/yellow in the throat, surrounded by a heavy band of dark purple-red spotting.
• Fragrance: Not officially noted as fragrant.
• Growth Habit: Upright, vigorous foliage with strong, erect spikes that hold the flowers well and require minimal staking.

Why Buy This Plant?

• Features an Award of Merit (AM/AOC), guaranteeing superior flower shape, size, and colour in the deep plum category.
• The genetic background ensures an exceptionally high flower count per spike and a strong, upright presentation, ideal for exhibition.
• Belgrave Quality: Our single lead mericlones are robust and well-established, ready to produce high-quality, true-to-type blooms.