Choose a healthy orchid with firm leaves and roots
Use a pot with drainage holes
Plant in an orchid-growing medium such as bark, sphagnum moss, or coconut husk
Place the orchid in bright, indirect light
Keep the temperature suitable for the orchid variety
Water only when the medium is nearly dry
Avoid letting water sit in the crown or roots
Maintain moderate humidity
Fertilize with a balanced orchid fertilizer at low strength
Repot when the medium breaks down or roots outgrow the pot
Trim dead or damaged roots and leaves
Provide good air circulation
Protect the orchid from direct sunlight and cold drafts
Monitor for pests and diseases regularly