My goal is healthy plants that bloom well. High nitrogen fertilizers and bright light can encourage orchids to grow rapidly but the resulting leaves are thinner and more susceptible to insects and fungus. So I don't try to force rapid growth. I try to provide the right light, moisture and nutrients to grow very healthy, strong plants over the long haul. I have limited space for growing so I can't create a lot of different environments. The orchids I buy need to be satisfied with the environment that I have. I'm always on the lookout for orchids that have a reputation for being vigorous growers and reliable bloomers. I have a few plants that, just by their nature, out-perform the others. I'm always looking for more of those.