I worked for Rod McLellan Company as their expert grower, hybridizer and more for 3 years. Before they were bought, Rod McLellan had been the world leader in Orchids for a century.

My personal experience with Orchids has led me to understand well what Orchids you can grow more easily with bright light. If you want a larger, heavy, strappy Orchid, go for a Cymbidium. If you want an Orchid that blooms a long time and likes bright light, grow a Dendrobium. This is the easiest Orchid to grow in bright light as it loves to dry out between waterings. Another good bright light Orchid is an Oncidium. Oncidiums and Dendrobiums bloom for 2-3 months with proper humidity.

More difficult orchids to grow in bright light are Cattleyas and Vandas. Cattleyas bloom on average for 2-4 weeks. Vandas need a lot of humidity.