Monica,
Welcome!
Here is some information to start with:

For the Phal, here is a culture sheet:
http://www.orchidweb.org/orchids/cul...nner/phals.pdf
Phals are among the most common beginner's orchids.
A few tips and tricks with Phals:
-- you need enough light for them to flower, but not too much (so for
example: an Eastern windowsill would likely be a perfect place, a northern
window is likely too little light unless you supplement it with artificial
light, but a southern window may be too much unless you have a sheer curtain
or some shade)
-- do not water this orchid too frequently, and it should not be in standing
water (more Phals die from overwatering than underwatering).
-- However, when you water use lots of water, just make sure to remove the
excess water from the saucer or in some other way ensure that the end result
is that the roots are not in standing water after the watering is done.
-- What type of media is this Phal in (bark, moss, semi-hydro,?), depending
on the type of media you would determine in a different way when the plant
needs watering. For example: in moss you touch the surface, and if it feels
dry, water -- if there is any doubt wait another day. If you have media that
is not moss, let us know what your orchid is growing in, and someone here
will advise you how to determine how often to water. There is no
one-rule-that-fits-all in terms of how often to water because this depends
on how often your plant dries out in your environment, so you will have to
figure that out, but we can give you advice on how to figure it out.
-- Also, it is better to water your plants in the mornings rather than the
evenings because if there is any water on the crown (center of leaves) at
night, there is a higher risk of fungus (however I have watered in the
evening as well at times, and just made sure that either no water gets on
the leaves and the crown, or wipe off the water from the leaves with a paper
towel).
-- Phals are warm growing plants, so they are fine in the same temperatures
as most of us tend to have in our homes. If you want to get your Phal to
rebloom having a difference of 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit between night and
day temperatures is important. To ensure this, I tend to open my window a
bit when the night time temps are around 55-60 Fahrenheit (but not below
that).
-- Humidity in most homes is usually enough for Phal hybrids, although if
you have really dry air you may consider getting a humidifier for your own
comfort as well as the orchids.
-- use a bit of plant food with every watering or every other watering,
follow instructions on plant food fertilizer, get an all purpose fertilizer
that is not urea-based (when in doubt, ask whether this fertilizer is safe
to use with orchids -- one example is Dyna-Gro 7-9-5, but there are many
other fertilizers that could be used)
-- You will probably be surprised by how long the Phal blooms (many Phals
bloom two months, and some bloom 6 months out of 12, and then there are some
that are in bloom longer :-)
-- others please fill in if I have left out anything important, or if you
disagree with anything I said. I am not an expert. I have been growing Phals
for only 3 years. But they seem to be doing well in my care, so I must be
doing some things right :-)
-- If any of this is confusing or complex, please let us know and ask more
specific questions. Phals really are not all that complex, and they can
withstand quite a bit of accidental abuse or benign neglect.

For the Miltonia (at least I am assuming that your Milton is a Miltonia or
Mitoniopsis), here is the culture sheet:
http://www.orchidweb.org/orchids/culture/miltonia.pdf
Miltonias unfortunately are a bit trickier. The main problem you will
probably encounter with the Miltonia is how to keep the temperatures cool
enough for this plant throughout the year. This is a cool to intermediate
growing plant, and thus not easy to take care of in a home, which is usually
kept warmer. I do not know more about Miltonias because I don't have any --
and I don't have any Milts because I like to keep my home warm and don't
have a cool place. Others in this group may give you more advice on this.

Best,
Joanna

"Monica Nordskog" wrote in message
...
Hello!
Thanks for all the answers! The orchids I bought is a Milton (?) with
quite
large purple-reddish flowers, and a phal. with smaller white flowers... I
am
sorry that I don't have the specific names...

Monica

"PhalGuy" skrev i melding
s.com...
Hello Monica!

Welcome in our group! but be aware....... Orchid is a very serious
addiction!!!!
:-)

It is really hard to give advice when we don`t know what kind of orchid
you
have. Could you post a picture on Alt.Binaries.Pictures.orchids or
describe
the plant?

Again, welcome!

Claude

"Monica Nordskog" wrote in message
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| I have recently started to collect orchids, but I need some advice on
how
to
| care for them in the best way. The stores I have bought them at,
haven't
| cared for them any nice, so they are Losing flowers before they should
I
| think... how can I stop that?
|
| monica
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