Cymbidium Hell's Gate 'Temptation'

Cymbidium Hells Gate 'Temptation' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Hells Gate. It is a registered hybrid between Cymbidium Red Beauty and Cymbidium Betazoid Beauty, registered by Paradisia Nurs. in 2007. This cultivar is noted for producing tall upright spikes of large copper-red flowers with striking red-marked lips. Plants are suited to pot culture only and grow well in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Large (approx. 11 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Copper to orange-red with bold red lips
• Spike habit: Tall upright spikes; multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Mid-season (July to September)
• Plant size: Large
• Growth habit: Upright and clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant
• Flower count per spike: 12–15
• Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Water generously in active growth; reduce during winter
• Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; never plant in-ground
• Feeding: Feed fortnightly in growth season; switch to bloom fertiliser from late autumn
• Climate: Cool to temperate
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering