{"product_id":"cambria-orchid-oncidium-type-hybrid","title":"Cambria Orchid (Oncidium-Type Hybrid)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGraceful, intricate and full of character, our Cambria Orchids offer a more unusual alternative to the classic moth orchid. These Oncidium-type hybrids produce elegant, star-shaped blooms in painterly shades of bright pink through to deep purple, each flower uniquely patterned with delicate markings and contrasting lips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo two are exactly alike. Colours vary within this rich pink–purple spectrum, and each plant will be carefully selected for you at random. We always choose a beautiful, healthy specimen with strong buds or blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnlike the more familiar moth orchid, Cambria orchids have a slightly more architectural feel. Their flower spikes rise from rounded pseudobulbs at the base of the plant – small swollen growths that store water and energy, helping the plant rebloom with good care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLong-lasting and surprisingly easy to grow in a bright room, they make a thoughtful gift or an elegant statement for your own home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach plant comes in a nursery pot, ready to place into your favourite decorative planter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eOncidium\u003c\/i\u003e Alliance Hybrid (massed or swollen, referring to the bulb-like growths)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMany orchids formerly sold as \u003ci\u003eOdontoglossum\u003c\/i\u003e were reclassified into \u003ci\u003eOncidium\u003c\/i\u003e following taxonomic revisions in the early 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFormerly labelled as \u003ci\u003eOdontoglossum\u003c\/i\u003e hybrids\u003cbr\u003eOften sold in the trade as “Cambria”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCambria Orchid, Oncidium-Type Orchid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHybrid orchids derived from species native to the cloud forests of Central and South America, particularly Colombia and Ecuador.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBright, indirect light is ideal. A position near an east or north-facing window works well. Avoid strong midday sun, which can scorch the leaves. If leaves become very dark green, the plant may benefit from slightly more light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater thoroughly when the top half of the potting mix feels dry. These orchids prefer to dry slightly between waterings but should not remain completely dry for extended periods. Reduce watering in winter when growth slows. Never allow the pot to sit in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers moderate humidity. In drier homes, especially during winter heating season, place the pot on a pebble tray with water beneath it, ensuring the base of the pot is not sitting directly in water. Avoid misting directly into the centre of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a specialist orchid bark mix that allows airflow around the roots. Repot every 2 to 3 years after flowering, or when the bark begins to break down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed with a balanced orchid fertiliser every 2 to 3 waters during the growing season. Reduce feeding in autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers cooler household temperatures between 16 and 22°C. Avoid placing near radiators, fireplaces or cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic, but not intended for consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAfter flowering, cut the spent spike back to the base and continue caring for the plant as normal. Healthy new growth from the base will eventually produce the next flower spike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtras\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCambria orchids grow from pseudobulbs, small rounded swellings at the base of the plant that store water and nutrients to support future blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe name Odontoglossum comes from Greek and means “tooth tongue”, referring to the tooth-like structure found on the lip of the original species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":57824440549757,"sku":"8940826421771","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/cambria-orchid-oncidium-type-hybrid-sprouts-of-bristol-sprouts-of-bristol-1745825.jpg?v=1771279886","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.co.uk\/products\/cambria-orchid-oncidium-type-hybrid","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}