Sunlight will also dictate how often your orchid needs water. "In high-light conditions, your orchid is going to metabolize more and need a little more moisture than the same plant would in a low ...

Medinilla plants don't mind drying out between watering, but prefer extra water when outside for the summertime. As long as the soil drains fast, it's impossible to overwater this plant in the summer.

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida such as caring for your phalaenopsis orchid as well as Spanish needles, periwinkle, vinca, vegetables, amaryllis and St. Augustine.