Cymbidium Ba Trieu 'Prolific' (erythraeum × pumilum)

Cymbidium Ba Trieu 'Prolific' (Cym. erythraeum × pumilum) is a compact species-cross Cymbidium bred from two Asian species. Cym. erythraeum contributes the narrow, spidery bronze-olive petals with fine red striping, while Cym. pumilum brings a compact, free-flowering habit. As the cultivar name suggests, this cross is a strong, floriferous grower.

What to expect

• Flowering: Autumn to winter. Dense, cascading spikes carrying numerous flowers per spike.
• Flowers: Narrow, spidery bronze-olive petals and sepals with fine dark red striping. White lip densely spotted deep red-maroon around a bright yellow column.
• Plant: Compact, miniature-growing habit. Supplied in a 66mm pot as an established growing plant.

Growing notes

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate. Well-suited to southern Australian conditions. Requires cool autumn nights to initiate spiking.
• Light: Bright filtered light. 30–50% shade cloth or dappled outdoor shade. Avoid direct midday sun.
• Water: Water freely during spring and summer growth. Reduce frequency in winter while keeping the medium just moist.
• Feeding: Balanced liquid fertiliser fortnightly during the growing season. Taper off through late autumn and winter.

Shipping & condition

Dispatched in a 66mm pot as a well-established plant. Packed to protect the root system during transit. Ships from the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.