A new spike, plus growing and caring for a Phalaenopsis orchid

I got a Phalaenopsis orchid as a present nearly three years ago, and it was my first orchid.
I’d heard that they’re fussy and difficult to grow, requiring specially-timed misting, just-so watering and a lot of work. I was sure I’d kill it quickly. See, I love the idea of having plants, but I’m not so [...]