A word of advice. Don't rush into buying just anything that is out there.
Do some online research and get something that you'll like, because like
many of us orchid "freaks" you'll wind up with tons of mislabled or missing
ID's Phals and Dendrobs which eventually you wont know what to do with .

Regards,
Mariana


"Mark Handy" wrote in message
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Thanks for the info. I've got lots of light, too much at times, and heat
isn't an issue, since we face about 330 on the compass, we have sun all
afternoon, and with all the windows it's quite warm right now. We only
have
a small window AC unit, which tries to keep the main room cooler. Thanks
for
the advice, I'll keep reading posts here, and might just make a trip out
today.

Mark


"GrlIntrpted" wrote in message
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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.