Cyc. Bronze Vixen 'Seduction' x Cyc. Atratus 'Firebird' AM/AOS

Copper-Toned Blossoms with a Warm Cinnamon-Spiced Scent

A fresh Catasetinae hybrid coming off our Kurtistown benches, bred to pack thick, waxy flowers onto short, plump pseudobulbs.

The blooms open in burnished copper and deep russet-red, framed by warm amber undertones and finished with a glossy mahogany lip. Each flower sports a dramatic, sweeping column that curves forward over the lip, giving the bloom the unmistakable silhouette of a tiny, high-necked swan.

Cycnoches have a dramatic seasonal routine that makes them pure fun to keep around. They spend spring and summer eating like pigs and putting on growth at a furious clip, then drop every single leaf in winter for a deep, bone-dry rest. That complete winter dormancy gives you a mandatory holiday from watering for a few months—a gift your house sitters will genuinely appreciate. When this cross flowers, the waxy blossoms fill the bench with a rich, cinnamon-spiced fragrance that holds strong for weeks. It delivers maximum color and fragrance while taking up a tiny footprint in your collection.

Quick Care Guide

• Light: Cyc. Bronze Vixen x Cyc. Atratus needs bright, filtered light; leaf color should sit at a light apple green during growth.

• Water: Heavy watering during active spring and summer growth; zero water once leaves drop in winter.

• Temperature: Nights 62–68°F, days 75–90°F. Warm-growing year-round.

• Fertilizer: Balanced orchid fertilizer with every watering through spring and summer; stop completely during dormancy.

• Mature size: Cyc. Bronze Vixen x Cyc. Atratus pseudobulbs reach 8 to 12 inches tall; inflorescences extend 12 to 18 inches.