Cymbidium wadae
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Cymbidium wadae is a distinctive species of Cymbidium known for its elegant soft pink flowers. This species produces blooms on arched or upright stems and is cultivated exclusively in pots, making it suitable for cool to temperate orchid collections. Its rarity and floral form make it a notable species within the genus.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 7-9 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Soft pink petals with a white lip and yellow throat
- Spike habit: Upright to arching
- Blooming season: Mid season (spring)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not recorded
- Flower count per spike: 4-8
- Bloom longevity: 4-6 weeks (typical)
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
- Water: Keep evenly moist in growth; reduce slightly in winter
- Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; never in-ground
- Feeding: Fortnightly with balanced fertiliser during growth; switch to bloom fertiliser before flowering
- Climate: Cool to temperate
- Repotting: Every 2-3 years after flowering
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Size: 66mm Pot