Beginner orchid recommendations

[Leafmite]

I just received a Hausermann's order--it is one of my favorite orchid vendors...the orchids always come healthy. Earlier this spring, I ordered a few Cattleyas from SVO.

Beginner orchids are truly just orchids that closely match your conditions and are not super-delicate. The better the match, the better any orchid you buy will do well. If you run air conditioning on the cool side during the summer and grow your orchids indoors, buy orchids that do not desire warmer summer temperatures unless you can put them out for the summer. The same with orchids that need higher lighting to bloom (My Cattleyas do much better if I put them outside for the summer).

Many people will recommend orchids that are easy for them, in their conditions...just evaluate how they are growing these orchids before determining if they will also grow well in your conditions. Good luck and have fun!