Cymbidium 'Schroeder Flor'
cymbidium orchid
- Position: bright but indirect light
- Soil: fertile: specialist potting compost
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
- Current height: approximately 50cm (including pot)
- Flower spikes: 3 or 4 flower spikes
- Pot covers: choose a 16cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot
Renowned for its breathtaking blooms and lush foliage, Cymbidium 'Schroeder Flor' is a striking orchid that captures attention. The flowers typically exhibit a beautiful blend of burnt toffee with deep maroon stripes stripes and speckles reminiscent of ripe banana, on the petals. Each spike can carry multiple flowers, arranged elegantly to showcase their intricate and unusual patterns. The leaves are long and arching, providing a lush backdrop that enhances the overall beauty of the plant.
Please note that the plant will arrive in bud or flower, and comes in a 14cm nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
Please note that the plant will arrive in bud or flower, and comes in a 14cm nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
This orchid prefers cooler growing conditions, between 10-14°C in the winter, and below 30°C in the summer in a well lit place, with good ventilation but not in full sun. Let the compost dry out slightly on the surface before watering with tepid soft water, or rainwater, allowing any excess water to drain away and then remove - don't leave the plant sitting in water. Feed through the summer with an orchid feed. It may produce roots outside the pot, but this is nothing to worry about. Once the flowers have finished, cut back the flower spikes to the base. Pot on using a specialist orchid compost.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin/eye irritant