Cymbidium Stone Free ‘Orange Gem’ – Intermediate Golden Orange

Brighten your surroundings with Cymbidium Stone Free ‘Orange Gem’, a radiant Intermediate hybrid known for its vibrant, autumnal colours. The segments are a clean, golden orange, often displaying delicate red veins that deepen the intensity of the bloom. A bold, contrasting burgundy lip adds dramatic flair to each flower. This clone is prized for its long-lasting colour and remarkably easy-care nature, bringing a touch of warm, vibrant elegance to any setting.

Care Requirements

• Light: High light is essential to achieve the radiant orange colouration and sturdy spike growth. Filter the most intense midday summer sun.
• Temperature: Cool to Intermediate (10°C – 24°C). The essential night-time cool down (10°C-14°C in Autumn) is required for prolific flower initiation.
• Watering: Water consistently and generously during the active Spring/Summer growth. Allow the potting mix to approach dryness between watering sessions. Reduce frequency significantly in Winter.
• Humidity: 40% to 60%. Ensure strong, gentle air movement is provided year-round to support growth.
• Potting: Use a free-draining, bark-based Cymbidium mix. Repotting is best done every 2–3 years, after the plant has finished flowering.
• Fertilizing: Apply high-nitrogen feed during the Summer growth phase. Switch to a high-potassium bloom-booster from late Summer through Autumn to promote robust flower spikes.

Genetic History & Provenance

• Parentage: Cymbidium Pearly Pepper x Cymbidium Mary Pinchess.
• Hybridizer: A. Easton (2002).
• Registration: Registered with the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Awards: Not officially awarded a quality certificate, but recognized at regional shows for its excellent presentation and colour.
• Note: Stock is offered as a single lead mericlone, guaranteeing the exact radiant orange colour and prolific flowering habit of the ‘Orange Gem’ clone.

Flowering and Maturity Profile

• Season: Mid-Season, typically flowering from Winter through early Spring.
• Bloom Size: Intermediate size, approximately 8.0–9.0 cm across.
• Coloration: Radiant golden orange segments with fine red veining. The lip is white in the throat with a large, bold dark burgundy blotch.
• Fragrance: Not officially noted as fragrant.
• Growth Habit: Medium-sized plant with an upright habit, producing sturdy, multi-flowered spikes.

Why Buy This Plant?

• Features a prized, radiant golden orange colour that is long-lasting and adds a unique warmth to the winter display.
• The genetic background ensures a hardy, vigorous plant with an excellent upright spike presentation and ease of culture.
• Belgrave Quality: Our single lead mericlones are robust and well-established, ready to produce high-quality, true-to-type blooms.