Cymbidium Paradisian Tiger 'Ochre Falls'
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Cymbidium Paradisian Tiger 'Ochre Falls' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Paradisian Tiger. This grex is a hybrid of Cymbidium Tiny Tiger × Cymbidium Sarah Jean, registered by Paradisia Nurseries in 2015. 'Ochre Falls' is part of the Cascading Collection and features ochre-toned flowers with a distinctive deep red, spotted lip. Suitable for pot culture only, ideally grown in baskets to showcase its cascading spike habit.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 6 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Ochre yellow petals with bold red-spotted lips
- Spike habit: Cascading; multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Late season (typically late August)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not specified
- Flower count per spike: Masses of blooms
- Bloom longevity: Not specified (typically 4–6 weeks for cymbidiums)
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun
- Water: Water freely during active growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Use a free-draining orchid mix; grow in baskets or pots only
- Feeding: Apply orchid fertiliser every 2 weeks in active growth; switch to bloom formula in winter
- Climate: Cool to temperate conditions; protect from frost
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering, or when pot becomes crowded
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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- WA & TAS: $20 per order
- NT: $10 per order
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Size: 66mm Pot