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Gardening => Houseplants => Topic started by: duh on Aug 16, 2010, 02:02:52 PM

Title: I got a bargain I hope
Post by: duh on Aug 16, 2010, 02:02:52 PM
Lowe's had orchids on clearance sale for 3.25.  I bought a cattelya royal red.  I brought it home and potted it immediately.  I hope it is happy here. 
Title: Re: I got a bargain I hope
Post by: Dianna on Aug 16, 2010, 02:51:04 PM
That sounds like a good deal, Tammy. :good2: Sure hope it does well for you...
Title: Re: I got a bargain I hope
Post by: barleychown on Aug 16, 2010, 03:55:41 PM
I love buying orchids that way. Make sure to feed it well with orchid food, and it will thrive for you. :)
Title: Re: I got a bargain I hope
Post by: duh on Aug 17, 2010, 05:34:19 AM
It's first watering was with the orchid food.  I've got my fingers crossed that some of the roots are still alive.
Title: Re: I got a bargain I hope
Post by: Bonnie on Aug 17, 2010, 10:51:09 AM
Good deal, I hope you enjoy it.
Title: Re: I got a bargain I hope
Post by: duh on Aug 18, 2010, 04:29:58 AM
I've got my fingers crossed that it blooms.  I think I need more light than it is getting in the livingroom.  I know the otherone that bloomed the year before didn't bloom this year and I'm thinking it is a light issue.
Title: Re: I got a bargain I hope
Post by: barleychown on Aug 18, 2010, 08:36:28 AM
My orchids are in a west-southwest window, and two are blooming now. I know common care instructions say no direct sun, but they get about 2 hours as the sun is setting...and they are thriving.

Do you have a window like that?
Title: Re: I got a bargain I hope
Post by: duh on Oct 07, 2010, 10:27:16 AM
Yes I do in the master bedroom.  I think I will move them there.  They will probably be happier.
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