Do This:

 

• Find one with closed buds and maybe some blooms. You don’t want all blooms because then you have no idea if it’s already near the end of its blooming cycle. 

 

• Set it in a sheltered spot with filtered sunlight.

 

• Check to see if it has a pot with a drainage hole or a plastic liner pot with a drainage hole. 

 

• Look at the leaves and stems. They should look healthy and be bright green.

 

• Let it completely dry out before watering. 

 

• Feed it with a diluted liquid fertilizer every 3rd watering.

Don’t Do This:

 

• Don’t repot it while it’s still in bloom.

 

• Don’t overwater it or use ice cubes or cold water.

 

• Don’t let it sit in water.

 

• Don’t place it in direct strong sunlight.

 

• Don’t set it below a vent where it will receive drafts.

 

• If in the kitchen, make sure it is not hit with steam or too close to heat sources.