Help identify variegated leaf cymbidium

[kack]

I purchased this cymb. without a name since it had beautifully variegated leaves. The plant is of intermediate size with miniature green (concolor?), upright flowers edged in cream. Does anyone know what it is? Please see pictures.

[Cym Ladye]

Kack,

My suspicion is that this is a mutation from a mericloned Asian species hybrid as the flowers appear to show a very cuppy form, similar to many varieties in that species. I have found with many of the mutated hybrids that the best thing is to cut the flowers and enjoy the foliage. You said it yourself "I purchased this cymb. without a name since it had beautifully variegated leaves". The flowers may open more fully and be better spaced, and the crippling of the raceme may not occur on another blooming, but this is a plant I would enjoy strictly for its lovely variegated foliage.

CL

[kack]

Thanks for your input. The plant has 6 bloom spikes and the flowers are really quite lovely. I'm trying to find the vendor that supplied the plant and hope to learn something about it.

[orchidophile168]

Hi Kack,

I just saw your post and thought I would reply. I know it's been a while, and hopefully you see the post. I'mnot sure if you found the name of your plant, but I believe it to be the variegaated form of Cymbidium Pumilow (cym. pumilum x Cym. lowianum).

Hope that helps!

[Cym Ladye]

Hi Kack,

I doubt that this is a Pumilow as the segments appear to be too broad. It probably does have the species pumilum as one parent, which would account for the high flower count, but I see no lowianum in the photos as shown. Do the flowers open fully on maturity? How large is the plant overall?

CL