Cymbidium Vogel's Magic 'Waikanae'
Cymbidium Vogel's Magic 'Waikanae' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Vogel's Magic. This hybrid originates from a cross between Cymbidium Tethys and Cymbidium Vogelsang. It was registered by N. Porter in 1994. 'Waikanae' is a compact plant well suited to basket culture, producing rich burgundy flowers with prominent spotted lips. Best grown as a potted plant, never in-ground.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 6 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Burgundy with heavy dark spotting on the lip
- Spike habit: Short, cascading spikes with multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Mid-season (August–September)
- Plant size: Compact
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not fragrant (assumed)
- Flower count per spike: Approximately 10–12
- Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun
- Water: Water regularly during growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Use a free-draining orchid mix; pot only, not suitable for in-ground
- Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly in active growth, monthly in cooler months
- Climate: Cool to temperate conditions preferred
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
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Cymbidium Vogel's Magic 'Waikanae'
Cymbidium Vogel's Magic 'Waikanae' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Vogel's Magic. This hybrid originates from a cross between Cymbidium Tethys and Cymbidium Vogelsang. It was registered by N. Porter in 1994. 'Waikanae' is a compact plant well suited to basket culture, producing rich burgundy flowers with prominent spotted lips. Best grown as a potted plant, never in-ground.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 6 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Burgundy with heavy dark spotting on the lip
- Spike habit: Short, cascading spikes with multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Mid-season (August–September)
- Plant size: Compact
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not fragrant (assumed)
- Flower count per spike: Approximately 10–12
- Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun
- Water: Water regularly during growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Use a free-draining orchid mix; pot only, not suitable for in-ground
- Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly in active growth, monthly in cooler months
- Climate: Cool to temperate conditions preferred
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
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Cymbidium Vogel's Magic 'Waikanae' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Vogel's Magic. This hybrid originates from a cross between Cymbidium Tethys and Cymbidium Vogelsang. It was registered by N. Porter in 1994. 'Waikanae' is a compact plant well suited to basket culture, producing rich burgundy flowers with prominent spotted lips. Best grown as a potted plant, never in-ground.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 6 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Burgundy with heavy dark spotting on the lip
- Spike habit: Short, cascading spikes with multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Mid-season (August–September)
- Plant size: Compact
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not fragrant (assumed)
- Flower count per spike: Approximately 10–12
- Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun
- Water: Water regularly during growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Use a free-draining orchid mix; pot only, not suitable for in-ground
- Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly in active growth, monthly in cooler months
- Climate: Cool to temperate conditions preferred
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
