Hello Rose:
Welcome to the O'board.
For minis, I've had very good luck with C. Mini-Purple (coerulea variation), one with the "Little Toshi" line of breeding in it's parentage, and Laelia praestans (species- did this get switched to Cattleya now?)
Once you find a line of breeding, and or a species that does well for you, stick to that and similar orchids. The orchid vendor if he or she is any good, should be able to advise.
Good luck and happy growing,
Maryanne (on the other side of the Earth)
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