On December 29th 2009 I wrote about this orchid I got from a friend. It was going to be thrown in the trash but I brought it home instead. I told my friend I would see if I could get to grow, and I have been rewarded for my perseverance. As you can see, there are two very healthy flower stems sprouting from the main stem and the side stem. I have learned this is a Phalaenopsis, or moth orchid, and I think I remember it having white flowers.The plant is sitting on top of some pretty pieces of polished glass, in a dish which has sides high enough to enable me to keep it filled with water, up to just below the bottom of the flower pot, so the plant is in a constant atmosphere of humidity.
Every day I mist the plant with water, and have a regular feeding program using orchid fertilizer. I must say I am very pleased to see the orchid doing so well and I am looking forward to blooms in the near future.
8 comments:
Hello Jennifer. What is it about not being able to throw away plants? ;) I am constantly dividing and potting up plants that I will not be able to use but eventually someone will come to carry them to a new place. I would guess the orchid will be beautiful once again with your caring. Diana
The recipe for plant growth, care and attention.... I think. Glad you let it grow with care.. ~bangchik
TLC will surely pay off, Jennifer. Phalaenopsis are pretty forgiving (I have a few and tend to neglect them at times, but they come back around and provide much joy every year.
It looks like you've been taking great care of it. I'm looking forward to seeing it in bloom.
Nice going, Jennifer. I hope you'll keep us posted.
Well done TLC and perseverance are paying off for you.Did you say you had a mild winter this year? I think the whole of morthern Europe had one of the worst ones in decades!
I love checking the ground as the Spring softens the earth and see what is coming up?
Keewee, you have developed quite a Green Thumb over the years. I am looking forward to seeing the blooms on this plant.
Good for you! My first orchid that I purchased last April is still alive so I'm feeling pretty good about that.
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