Cymbidium Foxfire Amber 'Dural'

Cymbidium Foxfire Amber 'Dural' is a standard-size mericlone Cymbidium hybrid bred from Cym. Lunar Wall × Cym. Electric Ladyland, originated by Foxfire in 2006. 'Dural' received two awards from the Orchid Society Council of Victoria in 2013, recognising the flower quality and presentation of this cultivar. As a mericlone, flowers are consistent with the awarded plant.

About this plant

• Flowering: Winter to spring. Upright spikes carry multiple flowers, typically holding for six to eight weeks in good conditions.
• Flowers: Broad, rounded petals in rich amber-orange to copper with darker veining throughout. The lip is deep crimson-red with a bright yellow central stripe and heavy dark red spotting, giving strong colour contrast.
• Plant: Standard size.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate. It needs cool autumn nights to initiate spiking, and is not suited to warm climates.
• Light: Bright filtered light. 30–50% shade cloth or dappled outdoor shade. Avoid direct midday sun.
• Humidity: Moderate to high.
• 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.

What you'll receive

A single-lead clone (SLC): a mericlone plant with one lead, supplied in a 66mm pot as an established growing plant. It is not yet flowering size. Packed to protect the root system during transit and sent from the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.