The most sold orchid is the Phalaenopsis also known as moth orchid. It comes in many different colours, sizes, shapes and it is the easiest orchid for cultivation in our living rooms. Meanwhile, you can even get plants which flower all-year and can be bought in discounters and DIY markets.
Originally, monopodial (vertical growing) Phalaenopsis come from the tropical rain forrests in south-east Asia where it mostly lives epiphytically on other plants. The species covers about 66 types however the number of hybridy is immense.
When its basic needs are granted cultivating Phalaenopsis is quite easy and you can enjoy its gorgeous flowers for a long time.