Easiest orchids

[Cstanm700]

Just looking for a couple of the easiest orchid to grow!
Thanks,
Connor

[Pilot]

I think anything with a pseudo bulb is crazy easy to grow. So you oncidiums, wilsonias etc. if you're environment gets enough annual rain some of these plants will grow on a sidewalk!

[SlipperGirl]

Well phals are supposed to be the easiest orchids you can grow but phals dont seem to like me, I have better luck with paphs I only have one paph but its doing great much better them my phals.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

I really don't think Phals are the easiest orchids to grow despite what is tossed around in the hobby.

The longer I've been in the hobby, the more I question certain conventions in the hobby.

I have a difficult time generalizing it down to, "plants with pseudobulbs tend to be the easier orchids to grow". I know plenty of orchids with pseudobulbs that will kick a beginner's butt.

I think epiphytical Laelia species are a good start if you haven't gone that route yet. Rupicolous (aka lithophytic Laelias) are a bit more of a challenge.

Many Cattleya species or hybrids are good to start with.

Cymbidium species or hybrids are a good one to go with.

[Ordphien]

I find phals to be the easiest in my environment.

Next up would be cymbidium, and oncidium.

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[Pilot]

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

I really don't think Phals are the easiest orchids to grow despite what is tossed around in the hobby.

The longer I've been in the hobby, the more I question certain conventions in the hobby.

I have a difficult time generalizing it down to, "plants with pseudobulbs tend to be the easier orchids to grow". I know plenty of orchids with pseudobulbs that will kick a beginner's butt.

I think epiphytical Laelia species are a good start if you haven't gone that route yet. Rupicolous (aka lithophytic Laelias) are a bit more of a challenge.

Many Cattleya species or hybrids are good to start with.

Cymbidium species or hybrids are a good one to go with.

See and I can't grow a Catt to save m'life. It's all relative.

[Kiliki85]

I think one of the most important things that helps to make orchids easier is having knowledge! I know so much more now from being on orchid board than I did when I bought my first orchid last summer.


Christy

[PaxTea]

How much light can you give? I think one reason Phals are considered "easy" is because they don't require as much sunlight as some of the other orchids.

Do you have a southern window, a skylight, or the ability to grow outdoors year-round? That'll give you more options.

[Stefus_Prime]

Personally I've had a lot of luck with Phals and I don't exactly have a green thumb. They're usually cheaper too (in my area at least) so it's a great way to get into orchids

[Paul Mc]

I know you will be a bit overwhelmed by what has already been posted, but please bear with us all. I think we need to know a few things first, if you can provide the info.

1: exactly what city in the US do you reside in?

2: Where do you plan to grow this? (Ie, south, north, east, west windows, greenhouse, office or otherwise?). Unfortunately, this question also comes with a slew of others, so be on guard, lol... For example, how bright does this area get and for how long?

3: What orchids are you particularly attracted to and thinking about?

4: How much care are you wanting to give?

5: Do you know about what the temps and humidity would be like for your specific growing spot? (Humidity is less important as we can all work to find something more tolerant of humidity, but temps, both day and night, may be a factor).

6: Are you ready to enter the exciting world of orchids?! There can be many things you can grow, and many each of us can't. It really boils down to trial, error, patience and learning. There can be a learning curve, but once you've got it you'll be sold! LOL...