Cymbidium Eye of the Tiger ‘Sweet It Is’
A quality selected clone of Cymbidium Eye of the Tiger, producing warm golden flowers with soft apricot flushes and a richly marked burgundy lip. This is a standout form with strong colour contrast, balanced flower shape, and excellent presentation on the spike.
Named Cymbidium clones like this are increasingly difficult to source. A rewarding flowering plant for collectors, or an excellent choice for anyone wanting winter colour from a reliable potted orchid.
Care
- Light: Bright filtered light to morning sun. Strong light helps flowering.
- Water: Keep evenly moist during active growth. Reduce slightly in cooler months.
- Temperature: Best in cool to intermediate conditions. Handles typical southern Australian winters well.
- Potting Media: Free-draining orchid bark mix.
- Feeding: Regular orchid fertiliser during growth. Switch to bloom support in late summer if desired.
- Airflow: Good airflow recommended year-round.
Key Characteristics
- Flower Colour: Warm gold with soft apricot tones
- Lip: Burgundy-red throat with spotted markings and yellow centre
- Flower Size: Medium, well-proportioned blooms
- Spike Habit: Upright arching spike with multiple flowers
- Flowering Season: Autumn to winter in Australia
- Fragrance: May be lightly scented when open
- Plant Habit: Clumping evergreen orchid
Original: $39.29
-65%$39.29
$13.75
Description
A quality selected clone of Cymbidium Eye of the Tiger, producing warm golden flowers with soft apricot flushes and a richly marked burgundy lip. This is a standout form with strong colour contrast, balanced flower shape, and excellent presentation on the spike.
Named Cymbidium clones like this are increasingly difficult to source. A rewarding flowering plant for collectors, or an excellent choice for anyone wanting winter colour from a reliable potted orchid.
Care
- Light: Bright filtered light to morning sun. Strong light helps flowering.
- Water: Keep evenly moist during active growth. Reduce slightly in cooler months.
- Temperature: Best in cool to intermediate conditions. Handles typical southern Australian winters well.
- Potting Media: Free-draining orchid bark mix.
- Feeding: Regular orchid fertiliser during growth. Switch to bloom support in late summer if desired.
- Airflow: Good airflow recommended year-round.
Key Characteristics
- Flower Colour: Warm gold with soft apricot tones
- Lip: Burgundy-red throat with spotted markings and yellow centre
- Flower Size: Medium, well-proportioned blooms
- Spike Habit: Upright arching spike with multiple flowers
- Flowering Season: Autumn to winter in Australia
- Fragrance: May be lightly scented when open
- Plant Habit: Clumping evergreen orchid
