The Story
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
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
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
