When you have basic information on properly caring and growing your particular variety of orchid then you can get started on the adventure that is growing beautiful orchids. It is important that you get useful information for your individual orchid type.

Rather than grouping your orchid's types together and taking in some general information about them, it is important to get specific information about individual orchid species. This article is going to be providing you information on the Cattleya Forbesii orchid variety.

Why is this article discussing this particular type of orchid? One reason is that it is best to understand individual orchid species rather than combining species and getting only general information. However, the more important reason for discussing this particular orchid is that it is the easiest to grow, order over the internet and provides you with fun in growing orchids. So take the time to follow the orchid information in this article so you can enhance your experience of growing orchids.

First, you need to consider the plant itself. The generic name of the plant is Cattleya and its species name is Forbesii. It is a medium sized plant typically found in large quantities throughout the swamps of Rio de Janero in Brazil. C. Forbesii is a common member of the bi-foliate group. While it isn't a colorful species, it is a showy genus that exhibits some peculiar features.

There are four flowers that are buff in color and have star-shaped segments that are thin and quite flat. The colors of this plant range from green to light tan with the occasional pink tint. This plant has an albino type that is apple green in color. The plant has an attractive lip that is white with red stripes and yellow throat. This is the most colorful part of the orchid. The flowers are born inflorescences and have a very long lasting fragrance.

Seven of these flowers have a waxy texture, but four are observed in most plants. This orchid is easily available and can be grown outdoors in a warm to intermediate condition in Brazil. This is why you often find this orchid in mixed collections. This species grows best near rivers and streams as an epiphyte, but can sometimes grow as lithophytes. When near the sea the orchid grows as an epiphyte on small trees or within thick, shrubby vegetation. It can also grow as lithophytes on rocks that face the sea.

When away from the sea, the plant can grow as an epiphyte on larger tress in a swamp. Further away from the sea and this plant species can be found growing as epiphytes on large trees in slopes no matter where they are located. C. Forbesii often prefers protection unlike C. Harrisonia, which is another part of the genus. This plant species requires high humidity and air movement. It is a specific of orchid that needs winter night temperatures of 50 degrees. As a fast growing plant, the C. Forbesii can quickly become a specimen-sized plant with flowering leads.

The seedlings of this unique orchid species can flower in two to three years. This orchid information is basic knowledge that will help you grow C. Forbesii. You can't completely know what this orchid is about until you actually try to grow one. However, in order to protect and care for your orchid you need to check the internet or go to the library in order to read about improving the plants health.

Be sure to look for strange signs or anything that is deviating from the perfect orchid. How the orchid look is the only way that plant can communicate with your regarding what is happening. Carefully watch your plant and try to help it when it needs it.