FOTD – July 10 – New Macro Orchids
These were the first orchids I got, four years ago. It has been a very long four years. These usually bloom for a few months and then rest until the following spring. This year, because I repotted them at the end of their blooming last year, they rested an extra couple of months. Now, they are back.
The first flower bloomed yesterday, another one this morning. And there are a handful of big fat buds waiting to bloom.
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Is that a Phalaenopsis Orchid? Because it’s so beautiful and delicate in colour. My daughter bought me one for mother’s day and I’m in heaven. I wished I could get a picture to you. However it looks pretty much like yours. Blooming beautifully.
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If it looks the same, it probably IS the same. Some are smaller than others and the colors vary. The tiny ones are also a different species but caring for them is pretty much the same and the all look pretty much the same. I’m not sure if these are the most common, but they are very common. Most of the ones you buy in groceries are Phalaenopsis in various colors. They dye these a lot so you can buy a bright purple one and when (if) it regrows, it will be white — its original color.
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It was in full bloom in May and it has continued. I’m hoping it remains so. I have to do some leg work to learn more about it though. So far it says 3 icecubes worth of water once every 7 days which equals 1/4 cup. So far so good. lol
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The beautiful dove or angel that lives in flower form.
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The is something about an orchid that’s somehow different than other flowers.
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They’re beautiful, Marilyn!
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Thank you. It was good to see them back for a fourth season by our east-facing window. With a little luck, they will be around for a few months. I wish it would rain.
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Lovely
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Thank you Sadje. It’s good to have those first orchids blooming again. With a little luck, they will last all summer.
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I think you have green fingers. Mine died after first few months.
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Too much water kills them every time. Also too much sun. They like some sun and barely enough water. If you overwater them, they get limp and then rot. People think they are limp because they need water, so they give them even more water — and they die even faster.
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Yup, that’s was what we did. Too bad that we can’t find any orchids in Pakistan.
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That’s what everyone does. I keep telling people to stop watering plants unless they are really really dry, but no one listens. They seem to think it’s cruel. Really, it isn’t because these are plants which grow in dry area. A tiny bit of water goes a LONG way. If you are able to find orchids again, let me know and I’ll hold your virtual hand while you restrain yourself from overwatering 💕
It’s a hard lesson to learn for most people. Sort of in there with not overfeeding pets.
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Ah, I get it now but too late. Love your analogy about over feeding the pets. Thanks Marilyn
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