I am growing mine in a wet mix, basically NZ sphagnum, never let it dry out, and I have it in one of the warmer sections of my otherwise intermediate growing area, in light bright enough to get a Cattleya to bloom. I only have a seedling, but it has gone from a 2 inch pot to a 4 x 4 x 5 inch pot in less than 2 years. Fast growing. Basically Phaius tankerville temps & light. Hope this helps.