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X Vuylstekeara Cambria (X Vuylstekeara Cambria)
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4 hours care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
X Vuylstekeara Cambria
Other names
X Vuylstekeara Cambria
Genus
X Vuylstekeara X Vuylstekeara
Variety or Cultivar
Cambria _ Cambria is an evergreen, epyphitic orchid with elongated pseudobulbs producing strap-like, dark green leaves and, about twice a year, long, rigid stems bearing racemes of white flowers, heavily spotted and barred with red to reddish-pink markings.
X Vuylstekeara Cambria is: Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Upright
Flower
Red, White, Spotted, Reddish pink in All seasons
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Diseases
May suffer from virus.
General care
Pruning
Divide when the plant fills its container and spills over the sides. Remove the flower stem once it has completely turned brown.
Propagation
Divide when plants overflow their containers.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
X Vuylstekeara Cambria (X Vuylstekeara Cambria) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation
Grow in pots of epiphytic orchid compost under glass from 13-30ºC in filtered light. In summer, provide high humidity, mist daily, water freely, and feed a half-strength fertiliser every 3rd watering. In winter, give full light & water moderately.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2)
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Botanical name
X Vuylstekeara Cambria
Other names
X Vuylstekeara Cambria
Genus
X Vuylstekeara X Vuylstekeara
Variety or Cultivar
Cambria _ Cambria is an evergreen, epyphitic orchid with elongated pseudobulbs producing strap-like, dark green leaves and, about twice a year, long, rigid stems bearing racemes of white flowers, heavily spotted and barred with red to reddish-pink markings.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Red, White, Spotted, Reddish pink in All seasons
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs
Diseases
May suffer from virus.
General care
Pruning
Divide when the plant fills its container and spills over the sides. Remove the flower stem once it has completely turned brown.
Propagation
Divide when plants overflow their containers.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
X Vuylstekeara Cambria (X Vuylstekeara Cambria) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation
Grow in pots of epiphytic orchid compost under glass from 13-30ºC in filtered light. In summer, provide high humidity, mist daily, water freely, and feed a half-strength fertiliser every 3rd watering. In winter, give full light & water moderately.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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