...used to grow this one, along with the closely related Asco. garayi.
The true Asco. miniatum (which are uncommon), are tougher to grow... the plants tend to look ugly, and the leaves shrivel all the time (at least for me). I kept the plant wet, watered it almost as much as my high elevation Epidendrums (which = lots of water!).
If you have the other (they almost look exactly the same) species, Asco. garayi, they are better growers and flower more freely, less water. I kept it with same conditions as my Asco. ampullaceum and Asco. curvifolium... which is a slightly shady area, and allowed the plants to dry between waterings.
If you have Asco. miniatum, I grow it in a clay pot with a very course medium (to allow lots of air to pass through). If you have Asco. garayi, then it is best to put in a basket, most likely a wooden one (haven't tried the plastic one)...
(I'm replying a little late...)
-Pat
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