No, many orchids can be grown successfully at home if a few simple rules concerning light, temperature and humidity are followed. Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis), slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum) and corsage orchids (Cattleya) are particularly suitable for home culture.

You can find details that will help you get started in our orchid guides:

• Basic Orchid Care
• Orchid FAQ
• Troubleshooting with Orchids
• Cattleya Orchids
• Dendrobium Orchids
• Miltonia and Miltoniopsis Orchids
• Oncidium Intergeneric Hybrid Orchids
• Paphiopedilum Orchids
• Phalaenopsis Orchids
• Vanda Orchids

For tips on a variety of gardening topics, see our Plant Information Guides.
- Courtesy of NYBG Plant Information Service