Cymbidium - Which hybrid is it?

[rodrigo]

I have several of these Cymbidium orchids but unfortunately the name of the hybrid was lost.

I have searched around the Internet looking at pictures to see if I could identify it, and the only one that looks similar is Cymbidium 'Strathbraan' or Cymbidium 'Strathbraan Lewes Pinkie'. And I say "similar" because my hybrid has more color.

Here it is:


Any help identifying this hybrid will be very much appreciated.

Thanks!

Rodrigo

[puckpuggy]

Rodrigo,
Is it a small flower? Check out Cymbidium Show Girl 'Malibu' if it is.

[puckpuggy]

Here's a link to SBOE.
Cymbidium Showgirl 'Malibu', HCC/AOS, S/CSA at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

[rodrigo]

Originally Posted by puckpuggy

Is it a small flower? Check out Cymbidium Show Girl 'Malibu' if it is.

puckpuggy:
Thanks for your quick response!
Yes, it is a miniature hybrid.
Wow, it sure looks similar to Show Girl 'Malibu' but... I'm still not convinced....

1- This hybrid has pendulous flower spikes, and Show Girl 'Malibu' spikes seem to stand straight.

2- Show Girl 'Malibu' seems a little more pinkish and mine seems more whitish in the petals.

3- It is a multiple-spike hybrid. Right now I have a specimen with 7 flower spikes at the same time

I'm providing an additional photo that illustrates the shape of the complete plant:


But again... , Show Girl 'Malibu' might be right one ...

I hope this sheds more light on this subject.

Thanks,

Rodrigo

[puckpuggy]

Sure reminds me of her. I guess we will never know for sure!

[puckpuggy]

Here are my friend's pics of her Show Girl.
http://www.kammlott.net/Dec2009/CymShowGirlMfl.jpg
http://www.kammlott.net/Dec2009/CymShowGirlMsp.jpg

[rodrigo]

puckpuggy:

After seeing your friend's pictures, there is no doubt in my mind now that it is a Show Girl 'Malibu'.

Thanks for your help!

Rodrigo

[puckpuggy]

You're welcome. I had just visited her and had it etched in my mind. I am happy that I could help.