
New member from western Pa. I have phals that were all purchased from big box stores so are not named hybrids. I grow them on heat mats and under T5 lights. They are put outside in summer.I know I will learn much useful info from this forum. My first orchid was a gift 3 years ago and is still hanging in there. I watch lots of youtube videos on orchid care with conflicting advice so it is confusing. Currently have 10 full size and 2 mini phals. I grow mostly in bark with a little sphagnum mixed in and also top-dress with the moss. Gardening is my passion but have a couple disabilities now that don't allow me to do much outside work. I am getting back into growing house plants to keep my thumb green !
