Cymbidium Paddy Mouse 'Aussie Gold'
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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
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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- NT: $10 per order
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Size: 66mm Pot