Monday, February 22, 2010

MONDAY MONDAY

Another Monday...what to do? Think I'll share some personal things...




This is a phalanopsis orchid, widely cultivated and sold in the US. Most people throw them out after they bloom, because, let's face it, it's not a pretty plant. It's a pretty flower, and when the flower is gone they don't want the ugly plant hanging around for a year or so until it blooms again. So little patience, so little tolerance. A woman I know gave me this after the last time it bloomed, when she didn't know how to take care of it. "Easiest thing in the world", I said. "Water when it is dry, and let it have some sun." Anyway, she let me have it, and it has bloomed twice since then.

Just saying...

5 comments:

  1. Haha that's true about the patience thing ... you have to wait for good things to come! : )

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  2. How beautiful it is & how much we all need to listen to you! Without patience, we would throw out so many beautiful things!!

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  3. I envy you. I've managed to kill every orchid I've ever had. One tough little plant lasted several years but never bloomed. I'll just come here and admire your beautiful orchid. :)

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  4. so colorful and bright, reminds me for spring

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  5. We have a few at home and they are in bloom all the time. One flower dies and another one is growing from the same stem... I dont like when people throw away plants.. My roommate always brings some from work, the lady that she works for gives them to her after they stop looking attractive.

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