Cymbidium (Uluru Dave x Flaming Pepper) 'Orange Pepper'
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Cymbidium Orange Pepper 'Orange Pepper' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Orange Pepper. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium Uluru Dave and Cymbidium Flaming Pepper. This cultivar produces vivid orange flowers with red-flushed lips and is known for its tall upright spikes and prolific bloom count. It is best suited to pot culture and performs well in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Large (approx. 10 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Bright orange with red suffusion and red-marked lips
- Spike habit: Upright; multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Mid season (from July)
- Plant size: Large
- Growth habit: Upright and clumping
- Fragrance: Not fragrant (not stated)
- Flower count per spike: Up to 20
- Bloom longevity: Long lasting (4–6 weeks typical)
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
- Water: Water generously during growth; reduce during winter
- Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; never plant in-ground
- Feeding: Fortnightly with growth fertiliser in spring/summer; switch to bloom feed in autumn
- Climate: Cool to temperate
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
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Size: 66mm Pot