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Gardening => Posies => Topic started by: Ariel on Jul 20, 2012, 10:36:46 PM

Title: Orchids
Post by: Ariel on Jul 20, 2012, 10:36:46 PM

Sooo I love Orchids. I have one that my love gave to me for Valentines. It have no flowers on it but the leaves are still green. Do you know if it can be saved or is it done?  Just getting into them so learning as I go  :BigGrin:

Title: Re: Orchids
Post by: Tina on Jul 20, 2012, 11:57:26 PM

Keep on researching, Ariel. I know that people here get them to rebloom at least once a year. The blooms last a long time when they are happy. I just don't have much personal experience with them.

Title: Re: Orchids
Post by: bayou girl on Jul 21, 2012, 10:00:18 AM

I have a friend who has some that have rebloomed every year for several years. Tina is right, keep researching.

Title: Re: Orchids
Post by: Dianna on Jul 21, 2012, 10:23:00 AM

I think Duh (Tammy) has some orchids. She might can answer some of your questions when she sees the topic... :grinnnn:

Title: Re: Orchids
Post by: Ariel on Jul 21, 2012, 01:10:08 PM

Will keep looking! Thanks all!!

Title: Re: Orchids
Post by: duh on Jul 22, 2012, 07:58:48 AM

Yes orchids rebloom.  What kind of orchid do you have.  There are several hundred varieties and their needs vary. 

Title: Re: Orchids
Post by: Ariel on Jul 22, 2012, 01:22:49 PM

I will have to look.. not sure if I kept the tag  :Blush:

Title: Re: Orchids
Post by: barleychown on Aug 01, 2012, 10:54:45 AM

Figure out which type you have, as each has different requirements.

I have a few that live in the master bathroom window. They do best there because of the added humidity and I mostly remember to water them while punk is in the tub. The main thing it to NOT drown them or let them sit in water...above a pebble tray is great, but with the pot sitting down in water their roots rot fast.

Title: Re: Orchids
Post by: Ariel on Aug 01, 2012, 01:48:51 PM

umm yeah came back from my trip and the parents edged or yard and put weed and feed on it. Which we are very thankful for!! Then I found it in the sink drowned :/ soo was wondering now if it is a goner or is it ok? Might have to send my love to get me another one lol

Title: Re: Orchids
Post by: barleychown on Aug 01, 2012, 09:41:58 PM

Give it a chance...it might just surprise you. :)

Title: Re: Orchids
Post by: Ariel on Aug 01, 2012, 10:51:17 PM

Ok :)