Cymbidium Paddy Mouse 'Aussie Gold'

Cymbidium Paddy Mouse 'Aussie Gold' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Paddy Mouse. It is a registered hybrid between Cymbidium Mighty Mouse and Cymbidium Cora Paddison, registered by Ezi-Gro on 30 October 1995. This cultivar is notable for its bright yellow blooms with red-marked lips and strong upright spikes. Best suited to pot-only culture in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Large (approx. 10 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Bright golden yellow with red-striped lip markings
• Spike habit: Tall upright spikes; multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Early (from August)
• Plant size: Large (spikes up to 1 m tall)
• Growth habit: Upright and clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant (not reported)
• Flower count per spike: Up to 18
• Bloom longevity: Long lasting

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Water regularly in active growth; reduce during winter
• Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; never plant in-ground
• Feeding: Fortnightly during growth; use bloom fertiliser from mid-winter
• Climate: Cool to temperate
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering