New Cambria Bob Cat
 

Just bought this today and I love it's graceful tall flower spikes.

From reading here on OB I understand that Cambria is a generic name used by nursaries for an Oncidium intergeneric. Does anyone have any idea more precicely what it might be?

It's main p-bulb (the one flowering) is huge at arround 4.5"x4". The spikes are just under 4'6" tall.

I don't really know how to look after these so any tips would be apreciated.

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There's a Colmanara Wildcat 'Bobcat' - flower shape at least is right. Don't know that's it though.

I agree - most likey Colm. It's lovely! :)

Here are pics of my Colmanara Wildcat 'Bobcat'. The petals, sepals and lip are solid, dark red wine color with the yellow tips/edges.

Charlie

Thanks everyone.

Looks to me like it's a Colmanara, but otherwise a NoID. That's fine most of my Orchids are NoIDs or have 'trade names' only.

I love the long sweeping spikes on this and there are lots of buds still to open :biggrin:

WOW :shock:
absolutly gorgous. its so dark, great choice!

stefan

Thanks Stefan,

Yeah it was the dark colour that I really liked, that and the sweeping tall spikes. It was difficult to get home as it was too tall for the car and I had 8 other orchids to try and look after as well. But they all made it home safely.

You've been treating yourself, Rosie!! I love to hear that - it gives me encouragement to do the same when the orchid show comes to town in January!
Nic

Rosie, That's one beautiful 'chid. I love the color and grace.

Where do you put an orchid that tall?

Karen

Hi Karen,

To answer your questions here is a pic of my living room. It's arround the center of the pic between the TV and the fireplace.

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If you look closely at the large pic (click on the thumbnail) you may be able to make out...
Mantle-piece - 1 Phal, 2 Den, 2 Paphs (in the same pot), 1 Miltoniopsis and 2 cut mini Phal flower spikes in water.
Fireplace - Cymbidium & a Ludisia
Beside the Fireplace - This Colmanara & an Oncidium
Small table - 1 Den, 4 Phals (1 in flower)
Sideboard - Zygo & a Phal
There are also 4 phals behind the curtain on the window ledge.

This was taken from my favourite armchair, where I am sitting now, and I just love this view :cloud9: