Choosing a new orchid

[Rhonda Svoboda]

I learned an important lesson this summer. The last 6 months brought a flurry of purchasing new orchids. However, I was choosing these orchids regardless of their cultural requirements.
In short- I bought them before investigating whether or not I could meet their growing requirements, such as light, temperture, etc... So now I have these beautiful orchids but I am scrambling to provide for their needs.
I live in Michigan and I have to overwinter them in a state thats cloudy and cold in winter. I just hope grow lights can get them throught the upcoming fall & winter.
So a piece of advise to new orchid growers. Before purchasing a new orchid, read up on it and make sure you can provide for it. Don't buy it and then find out how to grow it!!
Happy growing
Its a learning process