Hi PixeBloom; I don't do anything that special. My plant is in a 4 inch plastic container. This time of year I water every three days. On the sixth day of each week instead of plain water I fertilize with MSU fertilizer for Well Water at 1/2 strength. Bright, mostly indirect light, though it does get at least a bit of direct morning sun. It hangs up with other Encyclia's that have not bloomed for me yet. In winter I water less, every ten days starting in December and then gradually increasing watering in early spring. I have warm grown this only. Hope the information helps! AL