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Cymbidium Sarah Jean gx 'Ice Cascade'
cascading cymbidium orchid
14cm pot
available to order from spring
- Position: bright but indirect light
- Soil: fertile: good potting compost
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
- Current height: approximately 60cm (including pot)
- Flower spikes: 3 or 4 flower spikes
- Pot covers: choose a 16cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot.
An abundance of gorgeous scented white blooms, cascade from evergreen strap like foliage. This long flowering orchid with a compact habit will add a touch of glamour to any brightly lit room. Delivered with 3 bud/flower stems. - Home care: This orchid prefers cooler growing conditions, between 10-14°C in the winter, and below 30°C in the summer in a well lit place, with good ventilation but not in full sun. Let the compost dry out slightly on the surface before watering with tepid soft water, or rainwater, allowing any excess water to drain away and then remove - don't leave the plant sitting in water. Feed through the summer with an orchid feed. It may produce roots outside the pot, but this is nothing to worry about. Once the flowers have finished, cut back the flower spikes to the base.
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