Question
I recieved a Snow Apple orchid in March and have been taking what I think to be good care of it since. It is potted in a clear plastic pot, inside a ceramic pot with space on the bottom for water. In general, I keep the bottom of the ceramic pot filled with water, but make sure that the plastic pot isn't sitting in it. It was in bloom when I recieved it and the flowers died shortly after. Now, it seems to be growing well with new roots and leaves, but I am not sure what to do to make it flower again. I just recently cut the spikes down to the base. Was this a good idea? Do you have any reccomendations on how I should care for this plant. I've tried to look around, but there hasn't been anything specific for SnowApple orchids. Thanks.

P.S. I live in Southern Michigan if that helps.

Answer
Lia, I'm assuming you have a phalaenopsis orchid.  The term "Snow Apple" could refer to several different types of plants other than orchids.  There are no registered phalaenopsis orchids with that name but there is a website called Snowapple.net that ships orchids.

Hopefully, the clear plastic pot has a lot of drainage holes so when you water your plant, do so while it is outside of the ceramc pot so it can drain well.  As you mentioned, orchids do not like to sit in water and need to be in a well drained pot.  Cutting the old flower spike was fine but now you need to repot the plant in fresh orchid poting mix.  Most garden centers, including Home Depots and Lowes, have orchid potting mix.  When you unpot your plant, check the roots for any that are mushy.  These are dead and need to be removed.  You only want the healthy firm roots when you repot.  Phalaenopsis orchids like to be grown in an east window.  Water once per week and let it drain well before potting. If you are uncertain if you have a phalaenopsis orchid, go to the American Orchid Society (AOS) website and you should find a picture of a phalaenopsis under "orchid culture".