Cymbidium Alexandra Beauty 'Pink Blush'

Cymbidium Alexandra Beauty 'Pink Blush' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Alexandra Beauty. This grex is a hybrid of Cymbidium Tracey Reddaway × Cymbidium Red Beauty, registered on 6 March 2001 by Schaefers. It produces bright pink flowers with a contrasting red lip, held on upright spikes. Suitable for pot culture in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Large (approx. 10 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Pink with red markings on the lip
• Spike habit: Upright
• Blooming season: August to September
• Plant size: Medium to large
• Growth habit: Upright, clumping
• Fragrance: Not noted
• Flower count per spike: 12 to 15
• Bloom longevity: Not specified

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Keep moist during active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Free-draining orchid mix; pot culture only
• Feeding: Balanced orchid fertiliser during growth; high-potassium feed leading into flowering
• Climate: Cool to temperate
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering