Cymbidium Paradisian Planet 'Nebula'

Cymbidium Paradisian Planet 'Nebula' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Paradisian Planet. It is a hybrid registered by Paradisia Nurseries in 2002, originating from Cymbidium Lunakira × Cymbidium Phar Lap. This cultivar produces rich red-brown flowers with patterned lips on cascading spikes, well suited to pot culture in cool to temperate conditions.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Small to medium (approx. 5 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Red-brown with bold patterned lips
• Spike habit: Cascading / Multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Mid-season (from late July)
• Plant size: Medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant
• Flower count per spike: 12-15
• Bloom longevity: 4-6 weeks

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or light morning sun
• Water: Water regularly during active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Always in a free-draining orchid mix; not for in-ground planting
• Feeding: Fortnightly with balanced fertiliser during growth; switch to bloom fertiliser before flowering
• Climate: Best in cool to temperate climates
• Repotting: Every 2-3 years after flowering