Cymbidium Norma Jean 'Cisco'
Cymbidium Norma Jean 'Cisco' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Norma Jean. This grex was registered in 1987 by H. C. Chalmers and is a hybrid between Cymbidium Peter Pan and Cymbidium Pauwelsii. The cultivar 'Cisco' produces rich red flowers with a striking patterned lip on upright spikes. It is suited to pot culture only and thrives in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 7-8 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Deep red petals with a contrasting yellow and burgundy lip
- Spike habit: Upright / Multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Mid to late season (July-September in Southern Hemisphere)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not fragrant (not recorded)
- Flower count per spike: 15-20
- Bloom longevity: Long lasting (4-6 weeks)
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun
- Water: Keep evenly moist during growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Grow in free-draining orchid mix; not for in-ground planting
- Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly during active growth; switch to bloom fertiliser before flowering
- Climate: Cool to temperate conditions preferred
- Repotting: Every 2-3 years after flowering
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Cymbidium Norma Jean 'Cisco'
Cymbidium Norma Jean 'Cisco' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Norma Jean. This grex was registered in 1987 by H. C. Chalmers and is a hybrid between Cymbidium Peter Pan and Cymbidium Pauwelsii. The cultivar 'Cisco' produces rich red flowers with a striking patterned lip on upright spikes. It is suited to pot culture only and thrives in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 7-8 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Deep red petals with a contrasting yellow and burgundy lip
- Spike habit: Upright / Multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Mid to late season (July-September in Southern Hemisphere)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not fragrant (not recorded)
- Flower count per spike: 15-20
- Bloom longevity: Long lasting (4-6 weeks)
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun
- Water: Keep evenly moist during growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Grow in free-draining orchid mix; not for in-ground planting
- Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly during active growth; switch to bloom fertiliser before flowering
- Climate: Cool to temperate conditions preferred
- Repotting: Every 2-3 years after flowering
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Cymbidium Norma Jean 'Cisco' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Norma Jean. This grex was registered in 1987 by H. C. Chalmers and is a hybrid between Cymbidium Peter Pan and Cymbidium Pauwelsii. The cultivar 'Cisco' produces rich red flowers with a striking patterned lip on upright spikes. It is suited to pot culture only and thrives in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 7-8 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Deep red petals with a contrasting yellow and burgundy lip
- Spike habit: Upright / Multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Mid to late season (July-September in Southern Hemisphere)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not fragrant (not recorded)
- Flower count per spike: 15-20
- Bloom longevity: Long lasting (4-6 weeks)
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun
- Water: Keep evenly moist during growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Grow in free-draining orchid mix; not for in-ground planting
- Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly during active growth; switch to bloom fertiliser before flowering
- Climate: Cool to temperate conditions preferred
- Repotting: Every 2-3 years after flowering
