{"product_id":"lake-maquire-cymbidium","title":"LAKE MAQUIRE CYMBIDIUM","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCymbidium Lake Macquarie\u003c\/strong\u003e (often spelled \"Macquarie\") is a registered hybrid orchid in the \u003cem\u003eCymbidium\u003c\/em\u003e genus, popular among orchid enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParentage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eCymbidium\u003c\/em\u003e Pearl-Easter × \u003cem\u003eCymbidium\u003c\/em\u003e Stanley Fouraker (registered by T. Price in 1985, originated by R. Vandyke).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: 'Winsome' (sometimes part of a \"Lake Macquarie\" series), a well-known clone mentioned in orchid forums and collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eGenetic Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMajor ancestral species contributions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCymbidium insigne\u003c\/em\u003e (~33%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCymbidium lowianum\u003c\/em\u003e (~19%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCymbidium eburneum\u003c\/em\u003e (~17%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCymbidium hookerianum\u003c\/em\u003e (~16%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOthers like \u003cem\u003eCym. erythrostylum\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCym. tracyanum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese parents contribute typical \u003cem\u003eCymbidium\u003c\/em\u003e traits: large, showy flowers with good substance, strap-like leaves, and potential for pastel or vibrant colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCharacteristics (as a Typical Cymbidium Hybrid)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLike most standard \u003cem\u003eCymbidiums\u003c\/em\u003e, expect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium to large blooms (often 2.5–5+ inches across) on tall spikes, usually in clusters. Colors commonly range in whites, pinks, yellows, greens, or combinations (depending on the specific clone). Blooms are long-lasting (weeks to months).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e — Long, arching, strap-like leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pseudobulbs with terrestrial\/semi-terrestrial tendencies; vigorous growers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCymbidiums\u003c\/em\u003e are among the easier orchids to grow, especially for beginners. They prefer bright light, cooler night temperatures for blooming (often initiated by autumn drops below ~58°F\/15°C), and well-draining media. Many are fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLake Macquarie\u003c\/strong\u003e itself refers to a region in New South Wales, Australia, but this hybrid is a cultivated plant rather than a native species from there (native Australian \u003cem\u003eCymbidiums\u003c\/em\u003e like \u003cem\u003eC. suave\u003c\/em\u003e exist in the area).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mainaam Garden","offers":[{"title":"MATURE","offer_id":49912968249621,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0387\/1893\/0989\/files\/LAKEMQUIRE.jpg?v=1778232852","url":"https:\/\/mainaamgarden.com\/products\/lake-maquire-cymbidium","provider":"Mainaam Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}