Cymbidium Rotorua 'Rose' 2n
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Cymbidium Rotorua 'Rose' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Rotorua. This hybrid is the result of a cross between Cymbidium Ngaire and Cymbidium Volcano, registered on 1 January 1982 by Valley Orchids. It produces deep rose-pink flowers with a contrasting red and white labellum on strong, upright spikes. Best suited to pot culture in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 80 mm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Deep rose-pink with red and white lip
- Spike habit: Upright; multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Mid season (from July)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not fragrant (no fragrance noted)
- Flower count per spike: Up to 15
- Bloom longevity: Long-lasting
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
- Water: Water well during active growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Use a free-draining orchid mix; never plant in-ground
- Feeding: Apply balanced orchid fertiliser fortnightly in growth; switch to bloom booster in late summer
- Climate: Cool to temperate climates; protect from frost
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering or when pot-bound
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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- NT: $10 per order
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Size: 100mm pot