PHALAENOPSIS hybrids enjoy the light behind curtains and window blinds.
When watering your orchids, take care to avoid wetting the leaves. If water gets trapped in between the leaves, dry them quickly by using a piece of tissue or cotton ball.
After watering, do not allow residual or standing water to come in contact with the base of the orchid pot.
When the last flower drops, cut your flower spike halfway down the stem. A possible rebloom will occur if you continue caring for your orchid. Simply follow orchid care guidelines.
The general rule of thumb for orchids grown in the home is to water every 5 to 12 days, depending on the type of orchid and the time of year. During the warm summer months when days are long, more frequent watering is required than in the winter.

Be sure to use an orchid food that is formulated for orchids and follow the instructions on the label. In general, most orchids should be fertilized once a month.
To be sure your orchid is getting enough light, check the leaf color. Generally speaking, the leaves should be bright green rather than dark green. Dark green indicates too little light while reddish green indicates too much light.
Your orchid is ready for re-potting when there are many, long roots over edge of the pot and the plant is not in bloom.
The most common orchid pests are snails and slugs that hide in the potting media where they chew on young root tips. they also come out at night to chew on the leaves and stems. There are several insects that are common; aphids (small sucking insects), and thrips (small chewing insects). Both of these attach tender new growth, flowers an dbuds. Scale insects form a brown or black crust on leaves and stems. Mealybugs also attack the leaves and stems forming a white, cottony mass.