I had it on my kitchen island. It doesn't get much sunlight but does get quite a bit of artificial light. I recently placed it closer to a window to give it more daylight. The potting mix is quite a bit different than what it came in originally. it is part soiland part woodcip. it is the miraclegro orchid mix. It has a drain hole but it feels like the soil might be kinda moist even though I watered it like 2 weeks ago.