Cymbidium Mini Claret 'Royal Reserve'

Cymbidium Mini Claret 'Royal Reserve' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Mini Claret. It is the result of a cross between Cymbidium Winter Fire and Cymbidium Yowie Flame, registered by Valley Orchids on 1 January 1988. This compact hybrid produces striking red flowers with a contrasting yellow-and-red labellum. It is well suited to pot culture and thrives in cooler climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 80 mm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Deep red with yellow and red-marked labellum
• Spike habit: Upright
• Blooming season: August–September
• Plant size: Intermediate
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant
• Flower count per spike: 12–20
• Bloom longevity: Long lasting

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Keep moist during active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix in pots only
• Feeding: Apply balanced orchid fertiliser fortnightly during growth; switch to bloom formula in flowering season
• Climate: Cool to temperate conditions
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering