Cymbidium Cariad 'Plush'
Cymbidium Cariad 'Plush' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Cariad, registered by K. Andrew O. in 1976. The parentage is Cymbidium elegans × Cymbidium devonianum. This novelty cascading type produces short spikes with up to 40 closely spaced, uniquely shaped flowers. Blooms emerge on gracefully cascading stems from early August, with multiple spikes per bulb. Best suited to pot culture only.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Small
- Flower colour & pattern: Yellow-green with burgundy-marked lips
- Spike habit: Cascading, multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Early season (starting August)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Arching clumps
- Fragrance: Not fragrant (no known fragrance reported)
- Flower count per spike: Up to 40
- Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
- Water: Water freely during active growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Free-draining orchid mix only; do not plant in-ground
- Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly in growing season; reduce in winter
- Climate: Cool to temperate climates
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
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Cymbidium Cariad 'Plush'
Cymbidium Cariad 'Plush' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Cariad, registered by K. Andrew O. in 1976. The parentage is Cymbidium elegans × Cymbidium devonianum. This novelty cascading type produces short spikes with up to 40 closely spaced, uniquely shaped flowers. Blooms emerge on gracefully cascading stems from early August, with multiple spikes per bulb. Best suited to pot culture only.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Small
- Flower colour & pattern: Yellow-green with burgundy-marked lips
- Spike habit: Cascading, multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Early season (starting August)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Arching clumps
- Fragrance: Not fragrant (no known fragrance reported)
- Flower count per spike: Up to 40
- Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
- Water: Water freely during active growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Free-draining orchid mix only; do not plant in-ground
- Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly in growing season; reduce in winter
- Climate: Cool to temperate climates
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
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Cymbidium Cariad 'Plush' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Cariad, registered by K. Andrew O. in 1976. The parentage is Cymbidium elegans × Cymbidium devonianum. This novelty cascading type produces short spikes with up to 40 closely spaced, uniquely shaped flowers. Blooms emerge on gracefully cascading stems from early August, with multiple spikes per bulb. Best suited to pot culture only.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Small
- Flower colour & pattern: Yellow-green with burgundy-marked lips
- Spike habit: Cascading, multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Early season (starting August)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Arching clumps
- Fragrance: Not fragrant (no known fragrance reported)
- Flower count per spike: Up to 40
- Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
- Water: Water freely during active growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Free-draining orchid mix only; do not plant in-ground
- Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly in growing season; reduce in winter
- Climate: Cool to temperate climates
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
