Cymbidium (pumilum x Alcora) ‘Apricot’

Cymbidium (pumilum × Alcora) 'Apricot' is a compact mericlone Cymbidium hybrid with warm apricot flowers carried on cascading spikes. The cross combines Cymbidium pumilum, valued for its small-scaled proportions and naturally cascading habit, with Alcora, which contributes fuller flower form and warmer colour. 'Apricot' is the clone selected for its apricot tones, colour clarity and tidy, balanced presentation. This is a young plant that has not yet reached flowering size.

About this plant

• Parentage: Cymbidium (pumilum × Alcora), clone 'Apricot'.
• Flowering: Winter to spring, with multiple flowers in loosely arching, cascading sprays.
• Flowers: Warm apricot tones with a contrasting lip and clean colour definition. As a mericlone, flowers should be consistent with the photos shown.
• Size: Compact miniature plant, reflecting the pumilum parentage.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate. It needs cool autumn nights to initiate spikes, and it is not suited to warm climates.
• Light: Bright filtered light, such as 30 to 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, 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

• One established plant in a 66mm pot.
• A single-lead clone (SLC): a mericlone plant with one lead.
• Not yet flowering size, so allow time to grow on before it flowers.
• Packed to protect the root system in transit, and sent from the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.