photography: Rex Perry Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis)

What: It's readily available and can bloom for months.

Degree of difficulty:It's a 1. Brown thumb? Begin here.

Light: filtered light; no direct sun

Temperature: 75-85 degrees (day), 60-65 degrees (night)

Humidity: High. They love moist air, so try a windowsill in a bath or over the kitchen sink.

Watering: Keep moist but not soggy.

Feeding: Fertilize once a month with liquid orchid food.