Species Orchid, Forbes' Cattleya
Cattleyaforbesii

Synonym:Cattleya fulva

Synonym:Cattleya isopetala

Synonym:Cattleya pauper

Synonym:Cattleya vestalis

Synonym:Epidendrum forbesii

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible