I was given a beautiful orchid plant How do I keep it that way? I have a brown thumb!?

Orchids do not need a lot of water. Once every week to two weeks should be enough. If the leaves begin to yellow give more time in between watering. Orchids also prefer bright light so keep near a window. This page may also help you out more. http://houseplants-care.blogspot.com/2007/09/orchi...

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Orchids can be fussy flowers to cultivate; but the attractive blooms they yield are more than worth the effort. Here are several recommendations that will help your orchids to thrive.

Growing Medium: Orchids won't grow well in regular potting soil. This type of growing medium is usually too dense and can collect throughout the plant's roots and suffocate them. Rather than using ordinary potting soil, you'll need to use a specific orchid growing medium made up of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials. The orchids roots should be kept well ventilated by making certain that the medium isn't packed too densely and that you select a pot that is the right size for the plant. You don't want a container that's too large because it will hold a lot of liquid that your orchid doesn't want, which can bring about root rot.

Orchid Care - http://www.perennial-gardens.com/flower-articles/t...

Basics of Orchids - http://www.perennial-gardens.com/flower-articles/b...

Some orchid varieties are more difficult, but hopefully you got an easier variety. The best things to do when keeping orchids is to give them peat moss instead of soil, water them thoroughly (I drench mine in the sink and then let the water drain completely out), spray them every morning with a spray bottle and keep a fan on them for aeration. The fan is supposed to help, but I don't think it's absolutely necessary. Mine bloomed for four months without a fan. Good luck!