Introduction.
Part I: Welcoming Orchids into Your Life.
Chapter 1: Getting the Lowdown on Orchids.
Chapter 2: Choosing the Right Orchid for You.
Chapter 3: Having the Right Tools on Hand.
Chapter 4: How I Love Thy Orchid: Enjoying the Orchid’s Beauty.
Part II: The Basics of Orchid Parenthood.
Chapter 5: Providing the Right Growing Environment.
Chapter 6: Watering and Fertilizing Orchids.
Chapter 7: The ABCs of Potting Materials, Containers, and Repotting.
Chapter 8: Two, Four, Six, Eight, Let Your Orchids Propagate: Multiplying Your Orchids.
Chapter 9: Keeping Your Orchids Pest- and Disease-Free.
Part III: The Best Orchids for Rookies.
Chapter 10: Moth Orchids and Their Relatives: The Best Choice for Beginners.
Chapter 11: The Quintessential Orchids: Cattleyas and Their Relatives.
Chapter 12: Slipper Orchids.
Chapter 13: Dancing Ladies: Oncidiums and Their Relatives.
Chapter 14: Significant Others.
Part IV: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 15: The Ten (or So) Easiest Orchids to Grow.
Chapter 16: The Ten Most Common Ways Orchids Are Killed.
Chapter 17: The Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions about Orchids.
Chapter 18: The Ten Most Common Reasons Why Orchids Don’t Bloom.
Appendix: Resources.
Index.