Cymbidium One Tree Hill 'Solstice Gold'

Cymbidium One Tree Hill 'Solstice Gold' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium One Tree Hill. This hybrid was registered on 21 May 2015 by Paradisia Nurs., and originates from a cross between Cymbidium Paradisian Bullseye and Cymbidium devonianum. It is suited to pot culture only and performs well in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 80 mm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Golden yellow with contrasting red markings on the labellum
• Spike habit: Upright; multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Mid-season (from July)
• Plant size: Medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not specified
• Flower count per spike: Up to 15 flowers
• Bloom longevity: Long-lasting

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Keep moist during growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; not for garden beds
• Feeding: Fortnightly with balanced fertiliser during growth, switch to bloom formula as spikes develop
• Climate: Cool to temperate conditions
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering