Pakkret Floriculture

Cymbidium Little Black Sambo 'Black Magic' is a stunning primary cross between two Australian species, C. canaliculatum 'Sparksii' and C. madidum. Both of tropical species are from the northern part of Australia. This assures the high heat tolerance in this hybrid.

The flower colour is dark crimson, almost black with a natural spread of 2-2.5 cm. The strong attractive fragrance is impressive.

Because one parent of LBS is C. canaliculatum 'Sparksii' which occurs in the semi-arid area, LBS needs to grow in a very well-drained medium. Lesser watering after the rainy season is a key to bloom this unique hybrid.

When grown in Bangkok, LBS usually blooms from January-March.