Cymbidium Scallywag 'The Crumpet' Orginal Clone
Cymbidium Scallywag 'The Crumpet' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Scallywag. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium floribundum and Cymbidium suave, registered by K. Andrew O. in 1969. This miniature orchid produces long cascading spikes of yellow-green flowers with red lips, well-suited to pot-only culture in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Small (approx. 4 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Yellow-green petals with prominent red lips
- Spike habit: Cascading / Multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Early season (from August)
- Plant size: Compact
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not stated
- Flower count per spike: 30+
- 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: Feed fortnightly in active growth; switch to bloom formula before flowering
- Climate: Cool to temperate
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
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Cymbidium Scallywag 'The Crumpet' Orginal Clone
Cymbidium Scallywag 'The Crumpet' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Scallywag. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium floribundum and Cymbidium suave, registered by K. Andrew O. in 1969. This miniature orchid produces long cascading spikes of yellow-green flowers with red lips, well-suited to pot-only culture in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Small (approx. 4 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Yellow-green petals with prominent red lips
- Spike habit: Cascading / Multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Early season (from August)
- Plant size: Compact
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not stated
- Flower count per spike: 30+
- 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: Feed fortnightly in active growth; switch to bloom formula before flowering
- Climate: Cool to temperate
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
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Cymbidium Scallywag 'The Crumpet' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Scallywag. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium floribundum and Cymbidium suave, registered by K. Andrew O. in 1969. This miniature orchid produces long cascading spikes of yellow-green flowers with red lips, well-suited to pot-only culture in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Small (approx. 4 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Yellow-green petals with prominent red lips
- Spike habit: Cascading / Multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Early season (from August)
- Plant size: Compact
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not stated
- Flower count per spike: 30+
- 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: Feed fortnightly in active growth; switch to bloom formula before flowering
- Climate: Cool to temperate
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
