Would Paph Hsinying Alien be ok for a newbie?

[PaphMadMan]

Hsinying Alien and similar Paphs (there are hundreds of similar hybrids) can bloom at any time of year, and sometimes 2-3 times a year if they are growing very vigorously, whenever they mature a new growth. Usually just one spike at a time except on a large plant, usually just one flower per spike, each flower lasting several weeks to a couple months. It is an ideal choice for a beginner.

If you can grow any houseplant you can grow this type of hybrid. Low light (for an orchid), even moisture but never soggy, any indoor temperature you are comfortable with is fine. Go light on the fertilizer and repot every year.

The same care works for sequential flowering Paphs too, perhaps a bit brighter light. They will bloom for several months to a couple years from one spike, with one flower open at a time on a spike that keeps growing, sometimes with a gap between flowers. A large plant can have more than one spike at a time.

If you prefer a sequential species start with primulinum or glaucophyllum, but the hybrid between them is even easier and more vigorous. It is called Pinocchio. Also look for Pine Glow, Pineapple, Avalon Mist or Nike's Sunny Delight. Those are back crosses or line breeding from Pinocchio, all very similar. They are usually the easiest sequentials to find too.