Cymbidium Brown Beauty 'Ochre'

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