This cymbidium orchid variety was recently commercially released here in Australia, but I was able to get a few small seedlings some time ago and this spring couple of plants started flowering. As you can see - its an absolute stunner!
The plants are of intermediate size with really beautiful flowers - deep bronze color with bright red color labellum - the most unusual and pleasing combination. The parentage is Brook Street x Tom Thumb and this spring two of my plants developed couple of flower spikes. The plants kept their flowers for more than a month and I was able to enjoy its flowers for an extended period of time.
As my plants maturing, I am looking forward seeing more and more flowers of this variety. Cymbidium orchids are not hard to grow, they have their own basic growing requirements - plenty of moisture and fertilizer during growing time ( spring, summer and autumn), filtered light not to burn their leaves and good air movement - that's about it, but they reward you with beautiful blooms for a long period of time.
Thank you for visiting. My, you have some stunning orchid posts. I am a huge fan also. If you return to my site, key in 'orchid' at the top of my blog and you'll see some of my shared favorites ;)
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say you have an excellent, well written blog with great subject matter!
ReplyDeleteI grow orchids myself - mostly Cattleyas because that is what grows well in my part of the world (Australian Subtropics). One of my fav oddities is a South African miniature called Mystacidium capense. It looks like a tiny vanda with little white flowers that smell like coconut after dark!
I am so happy I found your blog, few things in life are as exquisite as an orchid in bloom.I look forward to more posts from you.
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ReplyDeleteWe have an etagere filled with orchids. I look forward to your blog with your expertise and enthusiasm!
Best regards,
Philip
Hi KK,
ReplyDeleteThanks for faving my blog! I am just starting to find my way around Blotanical. Your orchids are beautiful! I've never tried to grow them before. My son has a few in his house under lights.
I love orchid therefor you site appealed. I'm a man and too impatient to grow them though, more into growing for eating I winter really. Nice upbeat blog congratulations :):):)
ReplyDeleteThank yo everyone for your comments and for reading my blog. I hope to show many more beautiful, majestic rare and unusual plants
ReplyDeleteRegards
Klara