is this vylstekeara, an how do i care for it?

[Danica]

I have another question. I found this plant yesterday, it was labeled as Vylstekeara cambria. Guess it is Oncidium alliance? So, as our garden center dosn't have much knowledge about orchids, I thought it would be better to ask you guys about it...

[lambelkip]

the correct spelling is Vuylstekeara Cambria. you can treat it as an Oncidium.

[Ray]

...except that that plant is NOT Vuylstekeara Cambria! Which looks like this:



The popularity of Vuylstekeara Cambria 'Plush' (pictured above) somehow led to "Cambria" being used as a generic term for similar Oncidiine intergenerics in Europe.

Generally, since they tend to have more odontoglossum in them, they should be grown a but cooler than a "pure" oncidium.

[Hedge]

I had this plant too, from a Homebase store. Mine has reflowered but was a rescue and is still sickly. The nearest I got with an identification was Beallara 'Eurostar'*::*Odontoglossum*::*Easy Orchids links to Easy orchids UK web page

I think it's the same. Beallara is a multi generic hybrid of Brassia, Cochlioda, Miltonia and Odontoglossum (Brs. x Cda. x Milt. x Odm.). Links to wikipedia pages

[Danica]

Yes, that's probably it! Thank you very much!

[Hedge]

No worries

[Beverly]

That looks exactly like my Goodleara Eurostar. If it's the anything like mine, it could put out 3or4 spike / pbulb.