Cymbidium Piccaninny ‘Measles’ × devonianum – Rare Collector’s Cymbidium (One Only)
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Cymbidium Piccaninny ‘Measles’ × Cymbidium devonianum is a remarkable one-off hybrid combining the spotted beauty of Piccaninny ‘Measles’ with the cascading grace of devonianum. The flowers display intricate speckling over golden-brown petals and sepals, with a rich, dark lip marked in deep burgundy and crimson tones. Each inflorescence arches elegantly, carrying a generous number of blooms that open in sequence for a long-lasting display.
This plant is a **single collector specimen**, not being sold as a flowering house plant. The flowers will be cut off before dispatch to prevent damage in transit. It represents an outstanding example of this cross and is unlikely to be repeated.
Background
- Grex: Cymbidium Piccaninny ‘Measles’ × Cymbidium devonianum
- Parentage Notes: Piccaninny hybrids are admired for bold markings and compact shape, while devonianum adds pendulous habit and warmth-tolerant vigour.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Around 5 cm across, medium and well-proportioned.
- Spike habit: Pendulous, producing long cascading sprays of well-spaced blooms.
- Colour: Rich gold to copper base with bold burgundy spotting and a dark, heavily marked lip.
- Fragrance: Light and pleasant when mature.
- Growth habit: Compact and tidy, developing multiple bulbs under good culture.
- Rarity: One-off release – not part of a wider batch.
Care
- Light: Bright filtered light or early morning sun.
- Temperature: Cool to intermediate (10–25 °C).
- Water: Keep evenly moist during growth; allow slight drying between waterings in winter.
- Feeding: Regular balanced orchid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during active growth, less in cooler months.
- Potting: Coarse, free-draining Cymbidium mix to ensure good aeration.
Compliance
Quarantine inspection required for WA, TAS, and NT. Permitted for shipping to all other Australian states.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
- Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
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