- Light
- Bright filtered light; an east window or shaded south/west exposure works well
- Water
- Water thoroughly as the bark approaches dryness; never leave the crown or pot standing wet
- Temperature
- Warm days and nights above about 16°C (16–30°C)
- Humidity
- Moderate humidity with airflow (40–70%)
- Potting medium
- Fresh orchid bark or a suitable airy orchid medium
- Drainage
- Immediate drainage and plentiful air around the roots
- Feeding
- Weak orchid fertilizer regularly during active growth
- Pruning and grooming
- Keep water out of the crown; cut fully brown spikes and roots with sterile tools
- Seasonal rhythm
- A few weeks of cooler autumn nights can initiate spikes in many types
- Propagation
- Keikis or specialist seed culture; routine division is not used
- Travel planning
- Usually tolerates seven to ten days after a thorough watering
- Common watch-outs
- Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow