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Most of your issues will be light and water (and over watering more than under watering) but if you start out with the orchid varieties such as paphiopedilum and phalaenopsis which are less particular about getting lots of light and water you'll have a good shot at success.

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genus of ornamental epiphytic orchids of Asia and Australia

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And we're going to have high school kids growing phalaenopsis orchids in the middle of the inner city. — Bill Strickland makes change with a slide show
The Bouquet: White phalaenopsis orchids paired with green cymbidium orchids are chic and simple.
"Even phalaenopsis will be much happier if you turn down the thermostat at night," Westler said. — SFGate: Top News Stories
Perlite estimates that 75 percent of the phalaenopsis sold in the United States come from Taiwan. — SFGate: Top News Stories
There was a picture in there of a beautiful flower bouquet that I handed to my florist and asked for an exact replica to have on my wedding day (phalaenopsis orchids - squeee!!!!). — Epinions Recent Content for Home