Cymbidium Coraki Gold '105'

 

Cymbidium Coraki Gold '105' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Coraki Gold. It is a hybrid between Cymbidium Winter Hunt and Cymbidium Coraki, registered by Bryants on 2 March 1995. This standard-type cultivar produces bold yellow flowers with red-marked lips on upright spikes during the winter season. It is suited to pot culture only and thrives in cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Large (approx. 11 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Yellow with bold red markings on the lip
• Spike habit: Upright / Multiple spikes per bulb
• Blooming season: Mid season (July–August)
• Plant size: Large
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not fragrant (not stated)
• Flower count per spike: 10–15
• Bloom longevity: Long lasting (typically 4–6 weeks)

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Water regularly during active growth; reduce during winter dormancy
• Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; never plant in-ground
• Feeding: Fortnightly during growth; switch to bloom fertiliser in lead-up to flowering
• Climate: Cool to temperate
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering