southern calif orchid care

[imcruzin]

I live in southern calif, and new at orchid collecting, i live in the desert area and it get hot here in the summer, last year I lost several of my orchid due to dryness in my home, as least I think that was the prob. Any suggestions as to types that do well under these conditions. I have had success with Phalaenopsis, but would like to add some variety. thanks