Cymbidium Kiwi Devonport 'Flying High'

Cymbidium Kiwi Devonport 'Flying High' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Kiwi Devonport. This grex is the result of a cross between Cymbidium Flame Hawk and Cymbidium devonianum, registered on 6 January 2004 by R. Tucker. This cultivar features medium-sized magenta flowers displayed on cascading inflorescences. Suitable for pot culture only, it thrives in cool to temperate climates and is known for its prolific flowering habit.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 6 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Rich magenta with contrasting labellum markings
• Spike habit: Cascading; multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: August
• Plant size: Medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant
• Flower count per spike: High (numerous blooms per spike)

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Keep moist during active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Free-draining orchid mix only; not suitable for in-ground planting
• Feeding: Fortnightly during growth; switch to bloom booster in lead-up to flowering
• Climate: Cool to temperate
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering