Cymbidium Running Wild 'Spots'

Cymbidium Running Wild 'Spots' is a mericlone Cymbidium with lime-green petals and sepals evenly dotted in maroon, set against a white lip boldly spotted crimson with a central red stripe. Running Wild (Cym. Portuguese Passion × Cym. Death Wish) is a recent Australian registration from 2022, with a strong influence from the species tracyanum. As a mericlone, flowers are consistent with the images shown.

About this plant

• Flowering: Winter to spring. Upright to arching spikes carrying multiple flowers.
• Flowers: Standard type. Lime to chartreuse-green petals and sepals heavily dotted with maroon spots. White lip with bold crimson spotting and a red central stripe, and a crimson-tipped column.
• Parentage: Cym. Portuguese Passion × Cym. Death Wish (registered 2022, T. Madafferi).

Growing conditions

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate. Well suited to southern Australian conditions. It requires cool autumn nights to initiate spiking, and is not suitable for warm climates.
• Light: Bright filtered light. 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 while keeping the medium just moist.
• Feeding: Balanced liquid fertiliser fortnightly during the growing season. Taper off through late autumn and winter.

What you'll receive

One SLC (single-lead clone) plant: a mericlone with a single lead, in a 66mm pot. It is not yet flowering size. Packed to protect the root system during transit. Ships from the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.