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Cymbidium My Sweet ‘Amy’ HCC
Cymbidium My Sweet ‘Amy’ HCC
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Cymbidium My Sweet 'Amy' HCC is a white-flowered, intermediate-type Cymbidium mericlone with a semi-arching spike habit. 'Amy' holds a Highly Commended Certificate (HCC). It suits growers with cool nights who want a clean white Cymbidium of proven quality.
About this plant
- Award: HCC (Highly Commended Certificate), awarded to the clone 'Amy'.
- Flowers: White with a soft pink lip and clean, well-formed petals, without heavy patterning. As a mericlone, flowers are consistent with the images shown.
- Spikes: Semi-arching, carrying multiple well-spaced flowers above the foliage.
- Flowering time: Winter to spring, once the plant reaches flowering size.
- Grex: My Sweet, a white-flowered Cymbidium hybrid.
Growing conditions
- Temperature: Cool to intermediate. It needs cool nights, especially in autumn, to initiate spikes.
- Climate: Suited to cool climates such as southern Australia. It is not suitable for warm climates.
- Light: Bright filtered light, such as 30–50% shade cloth or dappled outdoor shade. Avoid direct midday sun.
- Humidity: Moderate to high.
- Water: Water freely during spring and summer growth. Reduce frequency in winter, keeping the medium just moist.
- Feeding: Balanced liquid fertiliser fortnightly during the growing season, tapering off through late autumn and winter.
What you'll receive
One single-lead clone (SLC): a mericlone plant with one lead, growing in a 66mm pot. It is not yet flowering size. Ships from the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.
Key plant information
| Botanical name | Cymbidium My Sweet ‘Amy’ |
|---|---|
| Genus | Cymbidium |
| Plant type | Orchid Hybrid |
| Growth stage | SLC |
| Flowering size | Not yet flowering size |
| Primary climate | Cool |
| Light | Bright filtered light |
| Humidity | Moderate to high |
| Temperature range | Cool to intermediate |
| Flower type | Intermediate |
| Spike habit | Semi Arching |
Important notes
| Sustained cool nights are required for best performance. |
| This plant is not suitable for consistently warm climates. |
Growing information: Cymbidium Orchid Care
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