Quote Originally Posted by Dorsetman View Post
You have to find out what likes your conditions. Go to a good orchid show with lots of dealers- and see what is going. If you like something, and it is in a genera you gave not got, ask a few questions and maybe try one. But two warnings here : remember you are buying a plant not an expensive bunch of flowers. Make sure it Is a good plant. Tell the dealer that you are a beginner and have killed plants, and ask him to check this is a good one. If he is a good businessman , he will make a special effort, to gain a future repeat customer.
And the second warning here, if you have not been to a big orchid show before, you my get blown away ! Leave your credit cards at home, take the euros you re happy to spend, and no more !

And then, see if you can grow it. If all goes well, maybe you will more of the same......
Good idea but still be wary of what the dealers bring, it amazes me how many bring ones that do not do well in our environment and I see so many people buying them knowing that an advanced grower would have a problem with them just think what someone who is not an advanced grower will have happen. Asking about them with the dealer is a great idea but so many times I see that they are so busy that they will not spend the time you need so I always check with any I see on what they are able to take as far as heat and humidity before I buy.