An extremely beautiful orchid with pink flushed white flowers and red stripes and flecks on the lips. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers December to March. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Cymbidium Showgirl
An extremely beautiful orchid with pink flushed white flowers and red stripes and flecks on the lips
Additional information
| Generic | Cymbidium |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | Showgirl |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white, pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | December, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water with rain water, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Mealy bugs, Aphids, Whiteflies |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division |
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