This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. mastersii Parentage: This is a species Cym, so there are no parents. Registered: 1845 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: I’m indulging myself this week! As a species Cymbidium lover, this is one of my favourites, and this year, this plant has done itself proud […]
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If yellow is your thing, there are some nice bright ones out there, but try these 6 good quality and very yellow Cymbidium Hybrids to get your collection off to a good start… All of these hybrids have been around for a while, but these 6 Yellow Cymbidium Orchid Hybrids are tried and tested, widely
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Valley Picture Parentage: Cym. Valley Angel × Cym. Valley Furnace Registered: 1992 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: Brown Cymbidiums come in and out of favour over the years, and they aren’t the most desired of colours, but this one was a nice addition to my collection about
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It’s a question I get asked all the time – How to Strike Cymbidium Back-Bulbs? But firstly, what is a back-bulb? Cymbidium Back-Bulbs are the seemingly dormant, brown, leafless pseudobulb you see on all Cymbidium orchid plants. These are the old bulbs that no longer produce leaves or flowers, but are still connected to the
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Green Opal ‘Vic’ Parentage: Cym. Valley Oracle × Cym. Valley Zenith Registered: 2016 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: Greens are a wonderful addition to a collection, and this one is a big flowerer with lovely shape and a very subtle lip. It is a large plant with
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It’s a question I’m always asked…….should I cut my Cymbidium orchid flower spike off or not? So, what’s the answer? Well, there is actually no right or wrong answer here. Your Cymbidium orchid flower spike can be enjoyed both ways! Some Cymbidium varieties are favoured and sold by growers as a cut flower. These plants
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Darch Primary Parentage: Cym. iridioides ‘Lansdale’ x Cym. munronianum Registered: 2021 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: A new primary hybrid is not all that common these days, and this one comes from Ezi-Gro Orchids in Western Australia. I obtained it as an un-flowered seedling
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If you like whites, there are some lovely ones out there, but try these 6 good quality and very clean white Cymbidium Hybrids to get your collection off to a good start… All of these hybrids have been around for a while, but are tried and tested, widely available and still popular today. Another article
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Robin ‘Freckles’ Parentage: Cym Khyber Pass × Cym Doris Aurea Registered: 1963 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: Robin adds a very interesting point of difference to my season’s flowering collection. And always draws a comment! It often divides opinion, with some loving it, and other’s quite willing
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