Purchased my first Phalaenopsis today. Need a good start!

[kellief62]

Hi everyone,

I purchased my first Phalaenopsis from a clearance shelf at Lowes. I thought it best to start with a small Orchid and decided to go for it. The leaves are beautiful and appear healthy. After reading some "general" care information on the internet I have a few questions. So...here goes. The ceramic pot it currently is in DOES NOT have drainage holes in the bottom. I plan to repot it with a tericotta one. Do you think having been in the ceramic pot will have caused damage to the Orchid? My second question is...it appears to have recently lost it's flowers and may have been trimmed at the top of the flower stem. Not knowing if it was trimmed and done correctly, should I trim it slightly and apply melted wax or cinnamon on the tip? And which is better - melted wax or cinnamon? Thanks for any advice you can offer. I'm really excited about finally having an Orchid. I've loved and admired them for years, but always heard they were very difficult to care for. I hope I can give mine a good life and enjoy it for many years!