How to Care For Cambria Orchids
However, taking care of potted plants can often be quite a challenge.
This is why horticulturists have developed hybrid species such as Cambria orchids.
This handsome man-made bloom boasts bold beautiful colors and sweet speckles that make it easy to look at, but more importantly its hardy composition makes it easy to nurture.
Even though these plants are designed to be extremely sturdy and flourish with little help, it is still essential to know about what the Cambria's favorable environment settings are so that you can make sure it remains happy and healthy in your home.
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Potting Though the plant is hardy, its roots are a bit sensitive.
There are a few requirements about how to pot this plant that will make the rest of its upkeep a breeze.
It will thrive best in an opaque pot made of porous material, like terracotta, that can protect the roots from daylight, allow the greatest amount of air flow, and soak up extra wetness.
Filling the pot with a matter specialized for orchids containing bulky absorbent material will provide the most positive growth results.
2.
Temperature Cambria orchids, like most people, is happiest in moderate temperatures, typically between 65 and 68 degrees.
Just make sure that the orchid is in a room that gets used enough so that the air doesn't get stale and the temperature does not drop too much.
3.
Light This plant loves the light, most of the time.
Cambria orchids can stand to be in a liberal amount of sunshine during some of the year.
But, shade is best during the months between March and September when their leaves are more sensitive and susceptible to scorching.
4.
Water The best rule to remember when watering any orchid is that less is more.
It is possible to over-water the Cambria orchid, especially when the plant is in full bloom.
This is when Cambria orchids develop new growth by storing water and nutrients in a pseudobulb.
The roots absorb just as much moisture as the plant needs and prefer consistently damp soil rather than frequent drenching.
Feel the potting substance around the plant and add water only when necessary.
5.
Humidity Just like the roots want a warm and damp environment, the plant itself enjoys the same.
Maintain a slightly elevated humidity level in the room by keeping a container of water, wet stones or even a humidifier close to the plant.
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Fertilizer As with all plants, you'll get better results when you feed them.
For optimal blooms, add an orchid-specific fertilizer once a month.
Special foods are made for specific phases of the plant's growth and can be found at garden centers.
Cambria orchids were designed to be a beautiful no hassle bloom that will allow even those with the blackest of thumbs to revel in the fulfillment of cultivating such an elegant plant.
It requires very little effort to take care of and can provide many years of satisfaction and incredible visual pleasure.