Cymbidium Tennis 'Balls' – Original Dean Roesler Plant (Very Rare)
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Cymbidium Tennis 'Balls' is one of the most sought-after of all the Dean Roesler micro-miniature hybrids. This original plant comes directly from Dean Roesler’s collection — not a later remake or mericlone. It produces compact, perfectly rounded growths and short spikes carrying neat clusters of cheerful yellow-green flowers with a red-blushed lip. A true gem for lovers of miniature cymbidiums.
Original plant from Dean Roesler. Extremely hard to obtain, and prized among collectors for its charm, small stature, and reliable flowering. Only a handful of genuine divisions exist.
Care
- Light: Bright filtered light; avoid harsh midday sun.
- Water: Keep evenly moist during growth; allow slight drying between waterings in winter.
- Temperature: Cool to intermediate; tolerant of mild frost when dry.
- Media: Free-draining fine bark mix or mini cymbidium blend.
- Feeding: Apply balanced orchid fertiliser fortnightly in spring and summer, switching to bloom booster in late summer.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size & colour: Small, bright yellow-green with a red-tinted lip.
- Spike habit: Short, upright spikes with dense clusters of blooms.
- Bloom season (AU): Mid to late winter.
- Fragrance: Light, fresh scent.
- Plant size & habit: True micro-miniature; compact clumping growth with rounded pseudobulbs and narrow leaves.
Background: Bred by the late Dean Roesler, whose micro-miniature cymbidiums remain among the most collectable in Australia. The original Cymbidium Tennis 'Balls' is particularly valued for its tidy shape and reliable performance, making it one of the hardest Roesler miniatures to acquire.
Original Roesler plant – genuine collector’s piece; very limited availability.
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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Size: 100/130mm Pot
