Cymbidium Sleepy Sarah 'Tony's Choice'

Cymbidium Sleepy Sarah 'Tony's Choice' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Sleepy Sarah. The registered parentage is Cymbidium Sarah Jean × Cymbidium Sleeping Nymph, registered on 11 June 2007 by Paradisia Nurseries. This cascading cultivar produces pale yellow blooms with a soft blush and is suitable for pot culture only.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Medium (approx. 6 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Soft yellow with light pink blush on petals and lip
• Spike habit: Cascading; short spikes with multiple flowers
• Blooming season: Early season (from July)
• Plant size: Compact to medium
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not noted
• Flower count per spike: Multiple flowers per spike

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Water regularly during active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Free-draining orchid mix; do not plant in-ground
• Feeding: Fortnightly with balanced orchid fertiliser during growth; switch to bloom booster in autumn
• Climate: Cool to temperate; protect from frost
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering