Cymbidium Paradisian Surprise 'Luscious Lips'

Cymbidium Paradisian Surprise 'Luscious Lips' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Paradisian Surprise. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium Ruby Eyes and Cymbidium canaliculatum, registered by Paradisia Nurs. in 1996. This cultivar produces golden-yellow flowers with rich red suffusion and a contrasting lip heavily spotted with burgundy, making it well suited to pot culture in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium to large (approx. 8-10 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Golden-yellow petals flushed with red, lip boldly spotted burgundy on cream-yellow background
• Spike habit: Arching, carrying multiple flowers
• Blooming season: Mid to late season (September-October)
• Plant size: Medium to large
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Light fragrance
• Flower count per spike: 12-18
• Bloom longevity: 4-6 weeks

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun
• Water: Regular watering during active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; never plant in-ground
• Feeding: Fortnightly with balanced fertiliser in growth; switch to bloom formula before flowering
• Climate: Cool to temperate
• Repotting: Every 2-3 years after flowering