Cymbidium Rotorua 'Spell Bound' Variegated

Cymbidium Rotorua 'Spell Bound' is a terrestrial hybrid orchid admired for its robust flowering performance and, in this special form, for a truly rare genetic trait—stable foliar variegation. Unlike most Cymbidiums, this variegated version cannot be mericloned, meaning each plant must be propagated through careful division. As such, these specimens are extraordinarily scarce.

Distinctive Features

• Variegated Foliage: Cream and green striping on long, arching leaves offers ornamental appeal year-round.
• Striking Flowers: When mature, this clone typically bears pink to magenta blooms with a bold lip and strong floriferous habit.
• Growth Habit: Sympodial and clumping, with pseudobulbs forming a tight base for strong, upright foliage.

Care Tips

• Light: Prefers bright filtered light; can tolerate morning sun but avoid harsh midday exposure.
• Water: Keep evenly moist during active growth; allow to dry slightly between watering in winter.
• Humidity: Moderate humidity (50–70%) is ideal, especially during the growing season.
• Media: Best grown in a free-draining orchid bark mix with added perlite and sphagnum moss.
• Temperature: Thrives in intermediate to cool conditions (10–25 °C); tolerates mild frosts once established.
• Fertiliser: Feed fortnightly in spring and summer with a balanced orchid fertiliser; reduce in winter.
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years, after flowering, when the pot becomes congested with roots or bulbs.