Cymbidium Royale Fare ‘#5’ – Standard Apple Green

Introduce a sophisticated splash of colour with Cymbidium Royale Fare ‘#5’, a highly-awarded Standard hybrid that stands out for its exceptional clarity of colour. The flowers are a clean, refreshing apple green, beautifully contrasted by a pristine white lip that features a bold central red stripe and heavy spotting. This vigorous clone has consistently earned recognition for its quality and strong, **upright presentation**, making it a perfect feature orchid.

Care Requirements

• Light: High light intensity is essential to produce the best flower count and maintain the clean green colour. Shade during the hottest part of the day.
• Temperature: Cool to Intermediate (10°C – 24°C). The necessary night-time cool down (10°C-14°C) in Autumn is strictly required for consistent flower initiation.
• Watering: Water generously during the vegetative growth period (Spring/Summer). Reduce frequency significantly in Winter, allowing the mix to approach dryness.
• Humidity: 40% to 60%. Good air movement is vital for preventing spotting and ensuring overall plant health.
• Potting: Use a free-draining, bark-based Cymbidium mix. Repot every 2–3 years when the plant has fully expanded to the edge of the pot.
• 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 flowering.

Genetic History & Provenance

• Parentage: Cymbidium Trigo Royale x Cymbidium Fanfare.
• Hybridizer: R. Valentine (1985).
• Registration: Registered with the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Awards: Awarded a Horticultural Commendation (HCC/AOC) in 1994 and 1995, confirming its consistently high quality.
• Note: Stock is offered as a single lead mericlone, guaranteeing the exact award-winning colour and robust, upright form of the ‘#5’ clone.

Flowering and Maturity Profile

• Season: Mid-Season, typically flowering from Winter through early Spring.
• Bloom Size: Standard size, expected to be approximately 9.0–11.0 cm across.
• Coloration: Clean, clear apple green segments. The lip is white/cream with a prominent central red stripe and heavy, symmetrical red spotting on the margins.
• Fragrance: Not officially noted as fragrant.
• Growth Habit: Large, upright foliage with strong, erect spikes, characteristic of a high-quality modern Standard Cymbidium.

Why Buy This Plant?

• Features a rare and prized clean apple green colour, making it an elegant and refreshing centerpiece for the winter display.
• The genetic background ensures a vigorous, upright growth habit and consistently high flower quality, recognized by an HCC/AOC award.
• Belgrave Quality: Our single lead mericlones are robust and well-established, ready to produce high-quality, true-to-type blooms.