Sylvia,

All good suggestions above. Remember too, when you decide to repot at some
point, that clay pots dry out faster than plastic. If you like the look of
terra cotta, you can easily camouflage the plastic by placing your plastic
pots in something more attractive. A lot depends on the environment in which
you will be growing, so let us know that, too. A biggie: Don't over water!
How often your plants need water will also be determined by environment.

A good web site for information (there are many others!):

www.firstrays.com

Welcome to the group, and to orchids!

Diana