Attempted to answer earlier, and had a power outage while typing out a hella long post. Plus just got back and have two grandkids in residence for couple of days.
Short and sweet now... I've grown in SH for years, all of mine now. I would also suggest Paphs, Phrags, and Oncidium. If you can raise chili peppers from seed to maturity, you're already doing something right.
Research the particular one(s) you want to raise, research, then chime in on the SH forum. Seedling mats are a good deal for the transition.