Phalaenopsis, pronounced Fay-lay-n-opsis.
Do you know if its coming in a pot or bareroot? Hopefully in a pot.
Phalaenopsis require a medium bright windowsill with some humidity. Kitchen windows with a little light shade are perfect. Otherwise, A saucer full of pebbles to sit on and water in the saucer will work. Don't let the plant sit in water, though.
Water when it begins to dry out, usually every 7 to 10 days. If you put your finger into the bottom of the pot into the growing medium (either bark or sphagnum moss), it should feel almost dry.
Fertilize once a month with a fertilizer made for orchids.
Phalaenopsis are some of the easiest to grow.
Send pictures when you get it and be sure to visit the orchid forum.
http://garden.org/forums/view/...
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