An extremely beautiful orchid with upright spikes of deep red flowers with white and red banded lips. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers December to March. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Cymbidum Pontac ‘Port Millais’
An extremely beautiful orchid with upright spikes of deep red flowers with white and red banded lips
Additional information
| Generic | Cymbidum |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | Pontac 'Port Millais' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red, white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | December, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water with rain water, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Mealy bugs, Aphids, Whiteflies |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division |
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