Cambria

Cambria is a commercial name for Intergeneric hybrids of Odontoglossum, Oncidium, Miltonia, Cochlioda Lindl. and Brassia. The Cambria, or Beallara orchid, has many parents including Miltonia, Brassia, Oncidium, and Odontoglossum. This easy-to-grow hybrid tolerates average home temperatures.

Light
The Cambria requires a well-lit spot, but no direct sunlight during the growing season (March-September). The sun is too strong in this period, which can cause the leaves to burn.

Temperature
The plant likes a room temperature between 18-20 degrees Celsius.

Water
Watering usually causes most problems. People often overwater. An orchid should NEVER have its roots standing in water. The bottom of the nursery pot has holes that drain away surplus water. If the orchid is in an ornamental pot, the water will stay in the ornamental pot. If there is too much water, your orchid's roots will rot. We advise the following: Take the nursery pot containing the orchid out of the ornamental pot (leave the orchid in the nursery pot) and dip it in a tray of water at room temperature. Leave the plant in the water for 5-10 minutes. Drain the plant and put it back in its ornamental pot. This way, it never gets too much water.

Fertilize
You can give the plant some special orchid fertilizer once a month.

Potting
When the plant has grown out of its nursery pot (usually after 11-2 years) it is time to re-pot it in a larger container. The pot should have holes in the bottom in order to drain off excess water; this prevents root rot. Orchids prefer an airy soil mixture, so do not press the soil too firmly. Use the special Cameleon Orchid soil. After re-potting, water the plant sufficiently with water at room temperature to ensure that the roots are properly settled in the soil and to obtain smooth growth. Then water the plant with the normal amount of water for two weeks. After 4-6 weeks, dress the plant with manure every month.

Reflowering
The branch can be cut away entirely after blooming. The shoot from the branch will not bloom again.

The plant will develop one or more new shoots. When this shoot has finished growing, a kind of pseudobulb (hard green plate) will develop. When the pseudobulb is entirely hard and filled, the plant requires less water for a period of 8 weeks. About once every two weeks will suffice.

The plant should be put in a cooler place during this period (16-17 degrees Celsius), in the guest room, for instance. Do not put the plant in the dark. This way, the plant is stimulated to flower again.