Cymbidium Ten Pin 'Tee Pee'

Cymbidium Ten Pin 'Tee Pee' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Ten Pin. This hybrid was registered in 2006 by Royale Orchids, bred from Cymbidium Mighty Mouse × Cymbidium Devon Elf. It produces rich burgundy-red flowers with bold white and burgundy patterned lips on long cascading spikes. Best suited to pot-only culture, it performs well in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 6 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Burgundy-red with contrasting white and burgundy patterned lips
• Spike habit: Cascading / Multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Early season (from July)
• Plant size: Medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant
• Flower count per spike: 20+
• Bloom longevity: 4-6 weeks (typical)

Care Notes

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