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...
Haha that's true about the patience thing ... you have to wait for good things to come! : )
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful it is & how much we all need to listen to you! Without patience, we would throw out so many beautiful things!!
ReplyDeleteI 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. :)
ReplyDeleteso colorful and bright, reminds me for spring
ReplyDeleteWe 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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