Cymbidium Pepper's Fire 'Fiesta' is a peloric cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Pepper's Fire. The grex, registered in 1988 by Bailey’s Orchids, is a hybrid between Cymbidium Claude Pepper and Cymbidium Winter Fire. 'Fiesta' is distinctive for its peloric flower form, where the lip pattern is echoed on the petals, creating a striking and unusual display. This cultivar retains the fiery red tones of its parentage and is suited to pot culture in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
Flower size: Medium to large (approx. 9–11 cm)
Flower colour & pattern: Red to crimson with peloric lip markings on petals
Flower form: Peloric (lip features repeated on petals)
Spike habit: Upright with multiple blooms
Blooming season: Mid to late season (spring)
Plant size: Medium to large
Growth habit: Clumping with upright pseudobulbs
Fragrance: Not fragrant (not recorded)
Flower count per spike: 10–15
Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks
Care Notes
Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
Water: Keep moist in growth; reduce in winter
Potting: Free-draining orchid mix; pot culture only
Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly in growth; switch to bloom feed before flowering
Climate: Cool to temperate
Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
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Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
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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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