Cymbidium Sweet Devon 'Paradisia'

Cymbidium Sweet Devon 'Paradisia' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Sweet Devon, which is a registered cross between Cymbidium suave × Cymbidium devonianum. This hybrid was registered by D. Cannon on 1 January 1982. This cultivar displays a slow growth habit and produces multiple cascading spikes bearing numerous small, dark-lipped flowers. It is best suited to pot culture and performs well in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Small (approx. 4 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Greenish-yellow with contrasting dark lips
• Spike habit: Cascading, multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Mid to late season
• Plant size: Medium (moderate leaf span)
• Growth habit: Clumping, slow-growing
• Fragrance: Not specified
• Flower count per spike: 40+ flowers
• Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or light morning sun
• Water: Keep moist during active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; not suitable for garden beds
• Feeding: Fortnightly with balanced fertiliser during growth, switch to bloom booster before flowering
• Climate: Cool to temperate conditions; protect from frost
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering or when pot-bound