I love orchids so much I had them as my wedding bouquet. In hindsight the petals are very delicate and maybe not the best for a bouquet however they did look beautiful as they hung in a teardrop shape.
I've always kept Orchids since then and I'd say they go through periods of blooming and then being dormant. I would water mine every 7-10 days. After a few month it may look like the roots are trying to escape from the pot when you see that happening it's time to replant in a bigger pot. Then you'll see your plant thrive, using moss or bark rather than soil as I believe the plant absorbs light and water through their roots. Not sure if that is exactly true but I'm sure I read that on a care label once. @melinda010100
RE: Colorchallenge: Thursday Green Meet bud our hardy Orchid!