Cymbidium Ruby Eyes Royal Show

Cymbidium Ruby Eyes 'Royal Show' is a named cultivar from the Ruby Eyes grex, a hybrid between Cymbidium Ruby Pendant and Cymbidium devonianum. It is best known for its dramatic cascading spikes that carry numerous medium-sized flowers. The blooms are rich red to burgundy, often with a velvety sheen, and the lip is marked in deeper tones, giving a bold contrast. Flowering usually occurs in late summer to autumn, with each mature plant producing several pendulous spikes at once.

This cultivar combines the floriferous, trailing habit of Cymbidium devonianum with the deep colouration inherited from its Ruby Pendant parentage. Its growth is vigorous, forming clumps that quickly fill hanging baskets or large pots, making it highly suited to display from an elevated position where the cascading sprays can be appreciated fully.

Care Tips

• Light: Bright, filtered light; some early morning or late afternoon sun helps promote flower spikes.
• Water: Keep evenly moist during growth; reduce slightly after flowering, but avoid letting the mix dry out completely.
• Media: Use a free-draining Cymbidium mix, such as coarse bark with perlite or charcoal, giving ample room for arching spikes.
• Fertiliser: Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks in the growing season; switch to a bloom booster as spikes form.
• Temperature: Grows well under intermediate to cool conditions, with nights around 10-14 °C and days up to 25 °C; cool nights are important for spike initiation.
• Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years after flowering, when new shoots are developing; allow space for cascading inflorescences.