"Frank" wrote in message
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Thank you all for your replies!

I heard it is difficult to grow orchid.
What species are good for a beginner? Moth orchid? cyum....?

Growing orchids is easier than you would imagine......getting them to
rebloom again is a different story. You may get different opinions, but I
find Phaleanopsis or moth orchids very easy to grow and extremely long
blooming. and the easiest to get to rebloom. Select a healthy looking plant
with deep green foliage and a flower stalk with as many plump buds as you
can manage. These will unfurl slowly over a period of several months. Moths
prefer a bright but indirect light, although they will tolerate quite low
light levels. Just make sure you keep it out of direct sunlight which will
dry out the plant and bleach the foliage. They need lots of water and
shouldn't be allowed to dry out completely, but they do not like standing
water. I water mine thoroughly at the kitchen sink and allow the water to
drain off before replacing them in their decorative pot or saucer. A layer
of pebbles on the saucer will help avoid any sitting water but allow for
some more humidity. Daily misting will help increase humidity too, but avoid
misting the flowers. Room temperatures are perfect, but avoid drafts or
placing close to heat vents.

Once the orchid has stopped blooming, cut the flower stalk back to the
second node ( a little triangular shaped appendage on the stalk) from the
base. Start fertilizing then with an orchid fertilizer (s/b available where
you purchase the orchid) according to the package directions. In 3-5 months
a new flower stalk should begin to emerge from the point where you cut the
old one back. With good care, this should bloom for you as well and perhaps
the plant will reward you with generating a second flower stalk, too. Good
luck!

pam - gardengal