The world of orchids is so vast and diverse that any attempt to expand its borders by artificially breeding new species of these beautiful plants seems ridiculous and pointless. However, there is never much beauty, and cumbria orchids are proof of this. Cumbria is a group of hybrid orchids that are not found in the wild, because they are the work of human hands. The first cumbria was brought out and registered in 1911 by the Belgian breeder Charles Vuilsteke, calling it Vuylstekeara Cambria Plush.
General Information on Cumbria Hybrids
Ancestors of the cumbria orchid are species such as Odontoglossum, Miltonia, Kohlioda, Brassia and Oncidium. Now the family of these artificial orchids is quite large and includes the following varieties: Beallaru, Miltonidium, Burragearu, Odontoglossum, Odontonidium, Vilstekearu, Brassia, Burraearu Nelly Isler, Colmanara and Wilsonaru. Despite this, cambria orchids are not grown on a massive scale, therefore, they are still considered rare plants. It is simply impossible to βdriveβ the appearance of cumbria into any single framework, because all species are very different from each other in color, shape, and size. A plant can have both tiny half-centimeter star-shaped flowers and huge ten-centimeter round inflorescences. The same applies to the color: purple, red and brown colors prevail in the range, however pink, orange, white or yellow cumbria is sometimes found with bright purple patterns.
Caring for Cumbria Orchids
Cumbria loves light, but does not tolerate the scorching rays of the sun and heat. The most comfortable orchids feel in a well-lit place at a temperature of 16-21ΛC. On average, their flowering period lasts six weeks. In summer, cumbria orchids are watered no more than once every 5-7 days, and in winter - 7-10 days. After each watering, you must wait until the water drains completely from the roots, and only after that the plant can be placed in an external flowerpot.
The orchid will develop well and bloom home care for which includes mandatory nutrition. You should use special mixtures for orchids, diluting them in certain proportions in water for irrigation. Top dressing is done monthly, and in the winter - once every 2 months. After flowering is completed, the old flower stalk is completely cut off from the cumbria, and further care is carried out according to the same scheme as during flowering. The next flowering period of orchids occurs, on average, after 9 months. The plant must form at least one new peduncle. When it grows enough, the orchid forms a green pseudobulb. After this, cumbria begins the period of rest that the plant needs to form new buds. At this time, the interval between watering should be increased to two weeks and place the orchid in a bright but cool place with a temperature of 16-17 degrees. Cumbria is returned to the normal βregimeβ after the appearance of new flower stems.