Yes "neglect" of a type, is sort of correct.
I can't tell you how many orchids I killed early on - killed with kindness that is! Generally by over watering. Not to mention the lost $$$$'s
The vast majority of orchids - the epiphytes that is (those living on trees/rocks) usually like to get drenched & then dry out between waterings.
Their roots are mostly aerial & do not like to be constantly wet.
Most orchids, with pseudo-bulbs, have the ability to store water & food, which gets them through the dry times.
Orchids in the wild, survive hanging from their host tree & rely solely on moisture in the air, nutrients brought their way by the odd rain, usually high humidity & good air movement.
We - mainly do the opposite - by keeping them too damp with their roots enclosed in a pot, little to no air circulation & very little humidity. Getting the right light conditions is also problematic.
For the most part, orchids are one of the toughest plants there are, & take very little care - once you get their growing conditions right.
It's a balancing act in home culture, & most successful growers are trying to provide the conditions they would get in their natural habitat.
This takes a bit of study on the particular genera you are growing to get it right.
Case in point - you may remember back a bit I added a photo of a new fern I bought, the Pteris brack fern.
Well I thought as this is in the bracken type fern group, that it should remain in boggy wet conditions, which I provided.
Turns out this was wrong & I almost drowned it. I'm happy to report that after realizing my mistake, it is now allowed to completely dry out between drinks & looks like it will recover - should have done my research first!