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
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
ALL STATES (including WA, NT, TAS): We now offer a universal, streamlined schedule with two dispatches per week for all regions. This schedule includes all necessary biosecurity treatment and processing for plants sent interstate.
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.
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 cost at checkout. It covers the mandatory biosecurity treatments (ICA-29, PS-27, ICA-62) required for interstate compliance.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our Help Centre (Contact Page).
