You don't have a green thumb?
The problem with not being able to grow orchids does not originate with you. Long before you take your orchid home, the dye is cast.
From the grower to the seller a lot of unkind things can happen to an orchid.
Now, a few growers are changing the way orchids are packaged and shipped. They are packed in bark AND moss. It is the moss that helps retain moisture. That is the secret.
Now, a few growers are changing the way orchids are packaged and shipped. They are packed in bark AND moss. It is the moss that helps retain moisture. That is the secret.
Give them a bath now and then and let them drain in the kitchen sink as you see above.
Keep them away from heat and cold.
Try to purchase your orchid when they first arrive in a place such as Costco. If you see buds that are discolored, do not buy the orchid. It is already doomed.
Phaleonopsis come in many colors.
White Orchids are still my favorites.
Next time I will share a few secrets on how to make orchids re bloom.
Have a great week dear friends,
Gina
Your orchids are gorgeous, Gina. I've never had an orchid plant. We lived in the tropics for a number of years and I loved the wild orchids there in the jungle. So many varieties ranging from large to itsy bitsy. I'll be interested to read about how to make orchids here re-bloom!
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DeleteMaking orchids bloom again is very, very easy. However, it takes about 6 to 8 months. They need little care when they are dormant, only a location where they get a lot of light and water.
Your wild orchids remind me of a train trip to Machu Pichu where a sweet little girl, with long braids, handed me a bouquet of tiny red orchids. I carried it for 2 weeks and finally pinned the rest to my hat.
Stunning orchids dear Gina you really have the magic touch when it comes to raising flowers. The containers are also amazing and your photos so colorful. A true feast for the eyes!
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Dear Mary, This is the time of year, when everything is grey and dreary, when orchids brighten the days. Their blooms last for months. And once they are blooming you can enjoy them even in the darkest spot of the house. They never complain.
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