Cambria mix is a type of hybrid orchid.The flower was bred specifically for home gardening, so it feels great in indoor conditions. Unlike other types of orchids, this plant is not too picky, but care for it is also necessary. In this article, we will consider all the nuances associated with the appearance of a beautiful cambria in your home and will try to tell you in as much detail as possible about how to care for it.
How to properly plant
Orchid care begins with planting. And here there are rules:
- The roots of the flower are very delicate and tender, easily rotten with abundant watering, so the pot must be taken ceramic, "non-irrigational";
- Roots should completely fill the space of the pot, but they can not be tucked-it is best to spread them along the walls;
- It is by the number of roots that the size of the pot is determined;
- For planting it is better to choose an opaque container;
- Substrate so that it dries out within 5-7 days;
- The soil must contain bark and coal;
- To enhance drainage, you can add clay crocks, peat and pieces of pumice to the landing mixture.
Adjust the temperature and watering
For proper development, the plant needsconstant air temperature. The Cambria orchid does not need a change in temperature: 18-25 degrees are the indicators that the flower needs all year round. And since such a temperature is typical for any living space, you can place your beauty anywhere. Proper care of the orchid consists not only in proper planting and selection of the optimal temperature. The watering algorithm is also important here. Cambria should dry out between waterings, but not completely. To determine the exact time for water procedures, use a wooden skewer for barbecue. By sticking it into the substrate, you can understand how wet the soil is at the moment. Immediately after watering, see how wet the stick is - start from this. In winter, the stick should dry out by 3/4, and in summer - by 2/3 of the original indicator. What is the best way to water? By dipping, not pouring. Place the pot with cambria in a container so that the water covers 3/4 of the pot, and leave for 15-20 minutes. During this time, the bark will soak and swell. Regular watering will not have this effect - the substrate will dry much faster and unevenly. Care during flowering is the same as usual. After watering, the bulbs may wrinkle, do not worry - this is normal. After flowering, watering should be reduced slightly until the plant puts out new shoots. As soon as the flower "comes to life", the amount of water should be returned to the previous indicators. Many growers advise wiping the leaves of the flower with a damp cloth. This recommendation is not without meaning: the entire plant is moistened, dust and, possibly, some bacteria are removed. Just keep in mind that excess moisture can provoke not only root rot, but also the appearance of mites, and it will be difficult to get rid of them.
Fertilizing and reproduction
During the growth period, the orchid should be fed.special fertilizer from the store. But keep in mind that caring for cambria should be careful and attentive - it does not like saline soils. It is better to under-fertilize the orchid a little than to ruin the flower with an overdose. You need to feed the orchid from March to September, then the amount of fertilizer is gradually reduced to a minimum. You can’t start feeding abruptly either, you need to gradually introduce the necessary substances, gradually increasing the dosage. In addition to specialized compositions, you can water the flower with warm tea or weak coffee - this improves the structure of the substrate, has a beneficial effect on the root system. Reproduction of cambria orchids occurs by dividing the bush. Caring for “babies” is the same as for an adult plant. The only difference is that you need to use fertilizers very carefully. Before using them, make sure that the root system of the young plant is sufficiently developed.
A few effective tips
Orchid care is not difficult, the main thing is to love the plant and try to do everything right. Below are some tips to help you avoid mistakes:
- White coating on stems
If you notice this problem, it means that the substrate is too saline. Stop feeding immediately! In such cases, you can only water the flower with boiled water, ideally, change the soil;
- Features of transplantation
Cambria does not like frequent replanting.The flower should be relocated when you notice that the roots have risen above the substrate. This usually happens once every two years. Replanting can only be done after flowering has ended. After the procedure, care is as follows: do not water the orchid for 5 days, ensure a uniform temperature of 20 degrees, avoid direct sunlight, no fertilizers, loosening and constant transfers from place to place;
- Lighting
Orchids love light, but cambria needs itprotect from bright sunlight. The window on which the flower stands should be covered with at least a thin tulle. If Cambria blooms in winter or autumn, additional lighting should be installed - you can use daylight lamps.
- Spraying
If you have several orchids in your apartmentdifferent types, then take care of the air humidity. The best option is to spray the air around each plant from time to time (for example, once every two days).
- Diseases
If you notice any spots on the leavesplants, then you should contact a flower shop for advice - most likely the flower is sick. Orchids die quite slowly - they can stand with green leaves and even bloom, but the roots will already be dead. It is believed that orchids are very capricious flowers, and caring for them involves various difficulties. But cambria is an exception to the rule. It seems to have been specially bred for busy or lazy gardeners. It does not need to be taken out onto the balcony to create temperature differences. It is not picky about lighting, does not require frequent watering and replanting. Therefore, feel free to buy this plant, and an amazing "ray of happiness" will appear in your home, which will give you and your loved ones an excellent mood. We recommend reading:
