Cymbidium Paradisian Ochre 'Down Under'
Cymbidium Paradisian Ochre 'Down Under' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Paradisian Ochre. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium Paradisian Bullseye and Cymbidium devonianum, registered by Paradisia Nurs. in 2015. This cultivar produces rich burgundy flowers with a boldly spotted lip, borne on long cascading spikes. Plants are suited to pot culture only and thrive in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 6 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Deep burgundy with a contrasting white and purple-spotted lip
- Spike habit: Cascading / Multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Early season (August–September)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not fragrant
- Flower count per spike: 10–15
- Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun
- Water: Water regularly in active growth; reduce during winter dormancy
- Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; never plant in-ground
- Feeding: Fortnightly with balanced fertiliser in growth; switch to bloom booster before flowering
- Climate: Cool to temperate
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
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Cymbidium Paradisian Ochre 'Down Under'
Cymbidium Paradisian Ochre 'Down Under' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Paradisian Ochre. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium Paradisian Bullseye and Cymbidium devonianum, registered by Paradisia Nurs. in 2015. This cultivar produces rich burgundy flowers with a boldly spotted lip, borne on long cascading spikes. Plants are suited to pot culture only and thrive in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 6 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Deep burgundy with a contrasting white and purple-spotted lip
- Spike habit: Cascading / Multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Early season (August–September)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not fragrant
- Flower count per spike: 10–15
- Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun
- Water: Water regularly in active growth; reduce during winter dormancy
- Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; never plant in-ground
- Feeding: Fortnightly with balanced fertiliser in growth; switch to bloom booster before flowering
- Climate: Cool to temperate
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
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Cymbidium Paradisian Ochre 'Down Under' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Paradisian Ochre. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium Paradisian Bullseye and Cymbidium devonianum, registered by Paradisia Nurs. in 2015. This cultivar produces rich burgundy flowers with a boldly spotted lip, borne on long cascading spikes. Plants are suited to pot culture only and thrive in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 6 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Deep burgundy with a contrasting white and purple-spotted lip
- Spike habit: Cascading / Multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Early season (August–September)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not fragrant
- Flower count per spike: 10–15
- Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun
- Water: Water regularly in active growth; reduce during winter dormancy
- Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; never plant in-ground
- Feeding: Fortnightly with balanced fertiliser in growth; switch to bloom booster before flowering
- Climate: Cool to temperate
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
