Orchids are widely recognized for their exotic and beautifully marked flowers, which last on the plant for a long time. They are also often regarded as being, if not difficult to keep alive, then awkward to bring into flower.
Some varieties do need more specific conditions in which to thrive, but there are others that are easy to cultivate, and will reward a little care and attention with a regular display of dramatic blooms.
In their native habitat, orchids occur in both epiphytic (growing on another plant) and terrestrial forms, and this will affect their requirements indoors, in terms of the medium they are grown in and the amount of light they need to flower. None like cold drafts, but good air circulation is essential to avoid disease problems.