Hello Mark,

It all depends on what your apartment conditions are like, how hot it gets,
what kind of light exposure you have, how you cool and heat your place and
finally, how much time you have and are willing to spend on catering to the
orchid.

For low light, warm places and low maintenance I would suggest a
Phalaenopsis hybrid, get it from your local home improvement center
(HomeDepot, Lowes etc...).
If you have lots of light and warmth you can try your hand at a Cattleya
hybrid.

Remember, orchids are not as difficult to take care of as most people think.
And by the time that you'll get involved in some of the more difficult
species of orchids, you will know most everything that you'll need to know
about orchids and how to grow them.

Please, by all means ask away, we're here to assist.

Mariana

"Mark Handy" wrote in message
le.rogers.com...
I'm looking to get our first orchid, but after reading some guidelines for
care, I'm not too sure. I'm worried about air temp and humidity, since I'm
in an apartment. Is there a type that is more tolerant, or am I going to
be
out of luck?


Mark.