Cymbidium Idyllic Glamour 'Ern's Choice'
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Cymbidium Idyllic Glamour 'Ern's Choice' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Idyllic Glamour. The grex, registered in 1994 by Orchids Limited Int. and originated by Geyserland, is a hybrid between Cymbidium Tethys and Cymbidium Miss Muffet. 'Ern's Choice' is distinguished by its reddish-brown flowers, heavily spotted with burgundy markings, and bold dark lips. These striking, richly coloured blooms make it a standout cultivar, best grown in pots for cool to temperate conditions.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 8-10 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Reddish-brown with burgundy spotting; lip deep burgundy to near black
- Spike habit: Arching with multiple blooms per spike
- Blooming season: Mid to late season (spring)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping with upright pseudobulbs
- Fragrance: Not fragrant (not recorded)
- Flower count per spike: 15-20
- Bloom longevity: 4-6 weeks
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun
- Water: Keep moist during active growth; reduce slightly in cooler months
- Potting: Free-draining orchid mix; pot culture only
- Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly in growth; switch to bloom fertiliser before flowering
- Climate: Cool to temperate
- Repotting: Every 2-3 years after flowering
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Size: 100mm Pot