Sue Fordyce of Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore California explains in simple terms how to care for a Phalaenopsis orchid. Sue was raised in a greenhouse, her family grew orchids commercially and Sue knows more than many about what’s what and what to do when.

A well drained pot is essential for your orchid`s root system, for a happy healthy plant. You can buy these pots at Home Depot or you can cut generous slits in the side of your plastic containers too for the same effect.