Cymbidium Ruby Eyes 'Tetra Baron'
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Cymbidium Ruby Eyes 'Tetra Baron' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Ruby Eyes. This grex is a hybrid between Cymbidium floribundum and Cymbidium Sensation, registered by Wondabah in 1978. This tetraploid (4n) form produces vivid red cascading flowers on long, arching spikes and is best grown in pots, not in-ground.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (5–6 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Deep red with ruby-toned lip
- Spike habit: Arching; multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Mid-season (July–August)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not fragrant
- Flower count per spike: Up to 30
- Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
- Water: Water well in active growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; never plant in-ground
- Feeding: Fertilise every 2 weeks in growth, switch to bloom booster as spikes form
- Climate: Cool to temperate climates preferred
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering or when mix breaks down
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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- NT: $10 per order
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Size: 100mm pot