My first orchid was in the form of a corsage, approximately 35 years
ago. I also have had a similar plant for about 25 or more years -- pink
and white. Cymbidium orchids are probably the easiest for the
California beginner as the standards are generally grown out-of-doors.

.. . . Pam
Everything Orchid Management System
http://www.pe.net/~profpam/page3.html