Cymbidium Shifting Sands 'Yellow Bird'

Cymbidium Shifting Sands 'Yellow Bird' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Shifting Sands. This hybrid results from a cross between Cymbidium Pearly Queen and Cymbidium Sand Castle, registered on 14 August 1997 by Royale Orchids and originated by Geyserland. This cultivar features golden-yellow blooms with a crimson-marked labellum and performs well in pot culture.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Large (approx. 110 mm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Golden yellow with red-marked lip
• Spike habit: Upright
• Blooming season: August–September
• Plant size: Medium to large
• Growth habit: Clumping
• Fragrance: Not noted
• Flower count per spike: 12–15
• Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Keep moist during active growth; reduce in winter
• Potting: Free-draining orchid mix; pot only, not suitable for garden beds
• Feeding: Fortnightly with balanced orchid fertiliser in growth; switch to bloom formula before flowering
• Climate: Cool to temperate
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering