Cymbidium Plush Canyon 'Beenak'

Cymbidium Plush Canyon 'Beenak' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Plush Canyon. It is a registered hybrid between Cymbidium Rio Rita and Cymbidium devonianum, registered by K. Andrew O. in 1984. This older hybrid is noted for its long, cascading spikes and densely packed, red-brown flowers with spotted lips. Plants are best suited to pot culture in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Small to medium (approx. 5 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Red-brown with prominent white-spotted lips
• Spike habit: Cascading; multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Mid to late season (September to October)
• Plant size: Medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant (not noted)
• Flower count per spike: Up to 50 flowers
• Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks (typical)

Care Notes

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