Cymbidium Spark Sprite 'Sylvia'
Cymbidium Spark Sprite 'Sylvia' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Spark Sprite. This grex is a cross between Cymbidium Sarah Jean and Cymbidium canaliculatum, registered on 24 October 2001 by V. & A. Helbig. 'Sylvia' produces vivid yellow flowers heavily marked with red on medium spikes during winter. Best suited to pot or basket culture only.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 7 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Yellow with heavy red spotting and blotched red lips
- Spike habit: Medium upright to arching spikes; multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: July to August (mid-season)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not noted
- Flower count per spike: 25+
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
- Water: Keep moist during active growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; suitable for baskets or pots only
- Feeding: Fortnightly during growth; switch to bloom booster before flowering
- Climate: Cool to intermediate; protect from frost
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
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Cymbidium Spark Sprite 'Sylvia'
Cymbidium Spark Sprite 'Sylvia' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Spark Sprite. This grex is a cross between Cymbidium Sarah Jean and Cymbidium canaliculatum, registered on 24 October 2001 by V. & A. Helbig. 'Sylvia' produces vivid yellow flowers heavily marked with red on medium spikes during winter. Best suited to pot or basket culture only.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 7 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Yellow with heavy red spotting and blotched red lips
- Spike habit: Medium upright to arching spikes; multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: July to August (mid-season)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not noted
- Flower count per spike: 25+
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
- Water: Keep moist during active growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; suitable for baskets or pots only
- Feeding: Fortnightly during growth; switch to bloom booster before flowering
- Climate: Cool to intermediate; protect from frost
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
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Cymbidium Spark Sprite 'Sylvia' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Spark Sprite. This grex is a cross between Cymbidium Sarah Jean and Cymbidium canaliculatum, registered on 24 October 2001 by V. & A. Helbig. 'Sylvia' produces vivid yellow flowers heavily marked with red on medium spikes during winter. Best suited to pot or basket culture only.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 7 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Yellow with heavy red spotting and blotched red lips
- Spike habit: Medium upright to arching spikes; multiple spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: July to August (mid-season)
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not noted
- Flower count per spike: 25+
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
- Water: Keep moist during active growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; suitable for baskets or pots only
- Feeding: Fortnightly during growth; switch to bloom booster before flowering
- Climate: Cool to intermediate; protect from frost
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
