Cymbidium Brown Beauty 'Ochre'
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Cymbidium Brown Beauty 'Orchre' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Brown Beauty. This grex is a registered hybrid between Cymbidium floribundum and Cymbidium canaliculatum, registered by Rex Johnson on 28 April 1992. Plants from this hybrid typically exhibit compact growth and warm-toned flowers, making them well suited to pot culture in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Small to medium (typically 4–6 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Brown to ochre tones, often with subtle striping or lip markings
- Spike habit: Upright to arching
- Blooming season: Mid to late season (typically September–October)
- Plant size: Compact
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Lightly fragrant (variable by clone)
- Flower count per spike: 10–15
- Bloom longevity: 3–5 weeks
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun
- Water: Water freely during active growth; reduce during winter
- Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; do not plant in the ground
- Feeding: Fortnightly with balanced fertiliser in growth; switch to bloom fertiliser pre-flowering
- Climate: Cool to temperate; protect from frost
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering or when pot-bound
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
- Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our contact page
Size: 66mm Pot
