Cymbidium Maluka 'Baby Pink'
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Cymbidium Maluka 'Baby Pink' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Maluka. This hybrid, registered in 1985 by Valley Orchids, is the result of a cross between Cymbidium Sarah Jean and Cymbidium Yowie Flame. Known for its soft pink flowers on arching spikes, it is best suited to pot culture and performs well in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 7 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Pale pink with contrasting white and red lip markings
- Spike habit: Cascading; multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Early season (starting July)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not noted
- Flower count per spike: 23–30
- Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks (estimated)
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
- Water: Keep evenly moist during active growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; do not plant in-ground
- Feeding: Fortnightly during growth with balanced orchid fertiliser; switch to bloom booster as spikes develop
- Climate: Cool to temperate
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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- NT: $10 per order
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Size: 50mm Pot