Encyclia prismatocarpa

This is my second year with this species. Last year everything blasted. I gave it more air movement this year and it is much better. Intermediate, bright indirect light.

 

Hi Marie, I buy most of my orchids via mail order off the internet. I also manage to get to 1 or 2 orchid shows per year where I tend to spend way too much. There are dozens of web sites that sell orchids. Some vendors specialize in species, some in just a few species and still others specialize in hybrids. So, it really depends on what you want to grow. If you are still experimenting with what works for you in your environment you may want to stick to hybrids. Figure out what works for you, what doesn't, then continue to expand and grow with the hobby. If you are growing in a window sill situation then you need to know which direction the window faces. You can grow things in east windows that may not work in south windows, etc. If you are growing outside in the summer then you will need appropriate space and conditions for inside growing in the winter.
Check on-line and see if there is an orchid society in your area and go to some meetings. Or an orchid society show / sale may be coming to your area in the near future where you could learn a lot. And of course there are orchid forums such as this one. On this forum there is a category "Orchid Vendors FYI" that discusses pros and cons of some of the orchid vendors so check that out. Personally, I buy exclusively species and I purchase from Andy's Orchids (species only and most are mounted, so you probably aren't ready for those yet); Exotic Orchids of Maui (species and hybrids, mostly potted and reasonable prices so this could be a good source for you); also Tropical Orchid Farm (mostly species and mostly potted). There are lots of eastern and mid-western growers that are closer to you but I just am not familiar with them. Perhaps someone else on the forum will come in and offer some help. Good luck ... it's a great hobby.