Cymbidium Elusive Cleo ‘Tony’s Pick’ – Sepal Peloric Form (One Only)
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Cymbidium Elusive Cleo ‘Tony’s Pick’ is a truly unique one-off selection of this modern hybrid. This exceptional form displays distinct sepal peloria — an uncommon floral variation where the sepals take on lip-like character, adding dramatic patterning and symmetry rarely seen in standard forms of this grex.
The blooms are broad and full, in a soft primrose yellow heavily marked with deep crimson across the lip and inner segments. The peloric influence enhances the contrast and texture, creating a flower of outstanding visual impact. Grown and selected by Tony for its distinctive floral expression, this plant has not been released before and is offered as a single collector specimen.
This is a rare opportunity for serious Cymbidium collectors to obtain a unique variant unlikely to be repeated.
Background
- Grex: Cymbidium Elusive Cleo (Registered 5 Aug 2016 by P. J. Hockey)
- Parentage: Cymbidium Elusive Butterfly × Cymbidium Cleo’s Dream
- Form: Sepal peloric – unique ‘Tony’s Pick’ selection
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Large, approximately 10–12 cm across.
- Colour: Clear primrose yellow with bold crimson lip markings extending onto the lower sepals.
- Form: Sepal peloric – balanced, symmetrical, and highly unusual.
- Spike habit: Upright to arching, carrying several broad, well-separated blooms.
- Fragrance: Lightly scented, sweet floral notes.
- Rarity: One-off collector specimen – not part of any wider release.
Care
- Light: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun.
- Temperature: Cool to intermediate (10–25 °C).
- Water: Keep evenly moist in active growth; allow brief drying between waterings in winter.
- Feeding: Use balanced orchid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during growth, reducing over winter.
- Potting: Coarse Cymbidium mix for drainage and root health.
Compliance
Quarantine inspection required for WA, TAS, and NT. Permitted for shipping to all other Australian states.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
- Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
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