I'm a frequent flyer at the orchid forum. I'm still in the learning stage and need a lot of reassurance that I'm doing OK. It's nice to have such kind experts to learn from. I started with a phal from Walmart and took it to work. The fact that it bloomed there for over 8 weeks in very poor conditions convinced me that maybe orchids were worthwhile. One orchid Kathy talked me into getting was Dendribium Nora Takunaga. It came with one bloom open and 3 buds. About 3 months later those 4 flowers look like they just opened. I have about 45 now. That's about all the room I have too, so need to stop.
Here's a shot of Nora taken 4/12.
