Kitsie

When I first got orchids, I could never get them to bloom a second time, but I just kept them hanging around giving them the advised care religiously. I'm talking about the big leaf ones. Suddenly after 7 YEARS one got the idea and bloomed again! (I only had 2 at that time.) Now I have 7 or 8 and most bloom twice a year! This winter they all have tall stems, but seem to have been stuck for weeks this time! I only water when the pot seems "light" to lift and fertilize the older ones about once a year. So many months of enjoyment when they bloom!
So far I've only had one die. Will post a pic of them all when they finally decide to wake up! Looks like the baby of the family is about to make herself known. Rooster is just all about putting out roots!


[QUOTE=Kitsie;7423423]One of the reasons I enjoy getting a bit of cash for Christmas! She is 33" tall and there she was in the grocery store all alone between other orchids. Thought I heard a whine...

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ManiacQuilter2

I agree. I could only grow weeds when I had a small garden. Good Luck.

caspharm

She is definitely one of the largest blooming orchids I have seen. Very pretty!

AlvaStitcher

Is she fragrant?

Battle Axe

And the "beneficial neglect care method is"????????????

Davena

This is what I learned also. I was over watering my orchids and could never keep one. I finally saw my new dentist had them in her practise and she said she just leaves them alone and waters them when she thinks of it and they all were in full blossom. They need very little fussing. I have since read that instead of watering , place five or six icecubes around the top of the soil and just let it melt. I do this as needed. I have now had my orchid for three years. I also never move it from where it sits.
Yours is beautiful.

Karen Mc

Beautiful!