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Orchids are a type of orchid Cattleyas very popular in the regions of North America and the world. They are so popular that many works of art characteristic of these beautiful plants. One famous work is a painting created by Martin Heade, made his return from a visit in the tropics. Cattleyas Orchids have spectacular flowers vary in color, shape and size.

There are 40 sub-varieties of orchids, Cattleyas and there have been about 40 hybrid types created. No doubt, some types of Cattleyas will tickle your fancy. What are some selections cattleyas can enjoy? Here are four of the most popular varieties Cattleyas?

- Guarinthe Aurantiaca
- Labiata
- Trianea
- Warscewiczii

Type 1 - Guarinthe Aurantiaca

This orchid is bright orange with a lot of flowers on its stem thick but short. It is very unique compared to other varieties of orchids. The star-shaped plant flowers are usually smaller than other orchids in this family.

Type 2 - labiata

Normally called the ambassador of orchid, the plant generally labiata shown in chocolate boxes, photos and greeting cards. It comes in beautiful shades of violet and has an agreement with five petals that are similar to Trianea orchids.

Type 3 - Trianea

The Trianea variety of orchids has been nominated to be Columbia's official flower for the main reason for their colors. After all, their colors blue, red and yellow, matching the color of the flag. Trianea can be recognized outside the pale petals edged ruffles, which are a unique Unlike the shiny coating inside. However, the natural habitat Trianea is fading, which means to find these in nature is becoming increasingly difficult.

Type 4 - Warscewiczii

This variety of orchid can be seen in Colombia and can be found through its distinctive odor. Of all the varieties of orchids, these flowers are larger, usually growing to about 18 inches wide. It also has purple petals, which gives the orchid its beautiful view.

Cattleyas origin of the jungle in the southern regions of America and the superlative at higher altitudes. The flowers of these orchids bloom between March and May (spring months). You can see a flower exhibition around Easter. This variety of epiphytic orchids, or lithophytes, which means that the plant use bark or porous stones to grow. However, do not get their nutrients from these articles. Instead, they receive their nutrients from three different points, including:

- Particulate air
- Rainwater
- Rotten vegetable matter

Cattleyas have pseudobulbs which store moisture and nutrients be used for another time.

This breed is easy to grow orchids and does not require much maintenance. For that reason, gardeners can develop new gardening skills in Cattleyas. However, if you want the plant to prosper, must give high humidity level, as seen in nature. Do not place your orchids direct sunlight as this can be devastating for your plants. They also do well in average room temperatures. Note that air circulation is necessary for plants to grow, you can place them in a window that receives plenty of air or use a fan to circulate air in the plant.

As you can see, Cattleyas not so difficult to care. Only a few basic requirements and have some patience and orchids bloom every year. If you want to bring some class and beauty home, consider orchids growing Cattleyas.

Carl Harrison is an orchid gardener and enthusiast. For more great tips and advice on cattleya orchids, visit http://www.theorchidresource.com