Avoid direct sunlight. In the home, windows on the east or shady south are ideal. Plants should be exposed to filtered light. Let pot become nearly dry before watering. Do not let plant dry out completely.
Roots adhere to the potting medium and the plant absorbs water from the bark.
It is important to thoroughly drench the medium once a week to flush out accumulation of fertilizer salts. Check the plant before each watering and adjust the watering schedule accordingly. It is best to water in the morning and keep water out of the center crown. Standing water in the crown can cause rot. Phalaenopsis like temperatures between 60 to 90 F. Extreme cold is not tolerated.