Cymbidium Rotorua 'Rose' 2n

Cymbidium Rotorua 'Rose' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Rotorua. This hybrid is the result of a cross between Cymbidium Ngaire and Cymbidium Volcano, registered on 1 January 1982 by Valley Orchids. It produces deep rose-pink flowers with a contrasting red and white labellum on strong, upright spikes. Best suited to pot culture in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 80 mm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Deep rose-pink with red and white lip
• Spike habit: Upright; multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Mid season (from July)
• Plant size: Medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant (no fragrance noted)
• Flower count per spike: Up to 15
• Bloom longevity: Long-lasting

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Water well during active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Use a free-draining orchid mix; never plant in-ground
• Feeding: Apply balanced orchid fertiliser fortnightly in growth; switch to bloom booster in late summer
• Climate: Cool to temperate climates; protect from frost
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering or when pot-bound