I've got about 16 varities of orchids that I raise. I buy them small, and grow them.This one I got while in Maui,the bloom is about 4in across. I've found an easy way to raise,bloom and split them. I mix orchid mix 50/50 with a good potting soil and plant them in quart size pots. They grow like crazy.Every time they get watered,once a week they get a shot of orchid food. They do best for me on a north faceing enviroment.