Cymbidium Penny Serenade 'Tony's Choice'

Cymbidium Penny Serenade 'Tony's Choice' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Penny Serenade. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium Cricket and Cymbidium floribundum, registered by G.W. Cole in 2001. This cultivar is notable for its cascading habit and richly coloured mahogany-brown flowers with contrasting dark lips. Best grown in pots or baskets, it performs well in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Small to medium (approx. 4 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Deep mahogany-brown with darker central lips and yellow highlights
• Spike habit: Cascading / Multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Mid-season (August–September)
• Plant size: Medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant
• Flower count per spike: 25+
• Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks

Care Notes

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