I've mentioned, in a previous post, the orchids that I rescued and that I've been babying along for years, and that have finally begun to bloom after 4+ years, and the change of environment (I guess) of moving to this house. I am still stunned, almost unbelieving, that my persistence paid off, because the one orchid that almost didn't make it when I first rescued it, has now rewarded me with such stunning, breathtaking blooms. I am NOT an experienced gardener of outside plants OR houseplants. How did I make this happen?? Here it is, in full bloom after all the buds have finally opened! Look at all these gorgeous flowers! How can nature make something this flawless...it looks fake it's so beautiful! I am just in awe!
WOW what a beauty and well worth waiting four years for. You care and dedication to its welfare has certainly paid off.
Well, Netty, for the longest time I thought they hated me, too. Like I said, that sucker has been sitting naked for 4+ years! It put out one new leaf a couple of years ago, and that was it. I didn't even know a plant could DO that, just not die, but not grow either. It certainly is gratifying. I guess persistence can pay off sometimes!
