Hybrid Phals.

[stargazer]

Alrighty. So pretty much any Phal. is going to be a good beginner orchid. xD Got it.

As far as other orchids that I have been looking at are the Sharry Baby, which (according to the internet) is supposed to be pretty easy to grow. Also, the Lctna. types are amazing. I'd like to get into them eventually, and just for kicks I am going to post a few pictures, since I have been browsing and drooling over plants all day.

Thanks for the advice on genetic depression as well. Before I delve into any of the more tempermental species, I'll be sure and get some sound advice on them.

Lctna. Flying Colors 'Mendenhall'.

[clintdawley]

Welcome.

The Sharry Babys are EASY...the oncidium alliance is pretty forgiving and is probably easy than Phals.

The Lctna. is nice. They're fairly easy to grow too..but need a bit more light.

[stargazer]

Good to know! I've only ever seen the Sharry Baby orchids online before, but I am planning on making a trip to a local greenhouse to see if they have any available. xD I mean, the closest I get at the moment (since I spend summers in Grand Lake, CO...population of 298) is just what I see when I drive the 45 minutes to the store

[clintdawley]

My Sharry Baby 'Misaki' came from a grocery store...you just never know what you'll find! There are several chains around here that buy from the big Florida growers and get mostly phals and dends, but every now and then a surprise slips in.

I found a very nice Tolumnia hybrid and my Max. tenuifolia came from the grocery store as well!

Good to know! I've only ever seen the Sharry Baby orchids online before, but I am planning on making a trip to a local greenhouse to see if they have any available. xD I mean, the closest I get at the moment (since I spend summers in Grand Lake, CO...population of 298) is just what I see when I drive the 45 minutes to Safeway!