Would appreciate suggestions on "easy to grow" Miniature orchids.

[mikeh43]

My granddaughter has developed an interest in orchids, especially miniatures. Maybe someone here could suggest an orchid that would be good for a starter. She particularly likes the smaller flowers in photos she has seen. I think potted rather than mounted. Maybe something that blooms often and is easier to care for. Most likely it would be in a south east facing window. Being inside, temperature should not be an issue I would think.

Thank you for any suggestions. I just want her to be successful in her first orchid attempt.

[shushu45]

I'm new to this one but try Neofinetia falcata. Mine is very tiny one its a blooming size variety Mine is only 2.2 inches tall. Its name is Neofinetia falcata Hime manjushage. Talk to the people at newworldorchids they r extreamly nice.

I just got mine today and I fell in love at first sight.

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But there might be a lot of other good choices out there.

[RandomGemini]

I would start with a mini phal. In my experience, most miniature orchids require a lot of care. I've tried a couple and haven't been successful with them. They're just a bit too delicate, even for indoor growing.

Phals are pretty easy though and the care for minis is the same as care for larger phals. They can handle a bit of neglect too.

[RandomGemini]

I have not tried neofinetia falcata yet, it might be a good fit too!

[Ordphien]

How mini?
A mini phal is classic. If you buy the right hybrid it can bloom multiple times a year.

I like the hybrids kenneth schubert and purple Martin. They smell lovely, come in the prettiest shade of lavender. And they bloom like crazy.

Or, possibly a smaller oncidium, like twinkle. A tolumnia or neo might do you well.



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[kindrag23]

Oncidium twinkles! Cute and pretty sturdy...but wait what is your weather like?

[vjo]

A neo. would be fairly easy but in bloom only a week or two a year. They do have a nice fragrance.
A mini phal. would be easy also but not really tiny flowers.They do last a long time tho.
Tolumnia might be my choice for easy and long lasting.
I am sure there are a few more....Have fun looking....Jean

[RandomGemini]

I like oncidium twinkle, I just got my first one today, but the plant is sort of large. Mine is in a 3 inch pot with 4 pbulbs and I think I will have to repot it into a 4 inch pot after the new pbulb finishes growing.

I don't know if twinkle blooms like most oncidium, but if it does, then it will only bloom once, maybe twice a year.

They do have tiny flowers though, clouds of them and the fragrance is awesome and they are small.

[Ordphien]

Really? My twinkle has 25+ psuedobulbs in
In a 4"pot.

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[nikkik]

I agree with Neofinetia falcata or Oncidium twinkle. My girls are both under 4 and they both picked out Neofinetia falcata at a recent orchid show, even though they had a choice of anything at the show. The great thing is they're hardy, come in many varieties and price points.

As Kindra said, Oncidium twinkle fits what you want. It's a hardy mini that can tolerate many conditions. Plus, it's a cutie.

There are some others that I think are easy to grow, but they aren't as available or easy on the pocket book as those mentioned above. I have found Capanemia superflua ridiculously easy to grow, but it can be tough to find. I also think that Pluerothallis prolifera is very easy to grow, but it likes a bit more water then the ones mentioned above.

I think it's great that you're looking for the perfect orchid for your granddaughter! Good luck in your search.