[header] How to care for phalenopsis orchids (moth orchids ) [title] Identify that you have a phalaenopsis orchid (phals for short). [step] Different types of orchids have very different care. [substeps] Phals usually have 3-6 very broad, somewhat floppy leaves that alternate. 
The flower spike comes from between these leaves. The flowers on phals can be any color, including white, pink, yellow, striped or splotched.