Cymbidium Elusive Cleo ‘Tony’s Pick’ – Sepal Peloric Form (One Only)

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.