My Orchid in Bloom right now ..

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  1. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    hi Eileen,

    Thanks so much ......If yours is the same type,
    it has to have water in a tray under it all the time.
    Works for me........Let it be root bound.

    Everyone trys to steal it .

    Bugger is worth money at that size.

    I sure enjoy these forums.. :-D
     
  2. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Heh heh heh.....good one, 'B.
     
  3. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Sjoerd,

    Do you mess with any tropical plants there?

    b
     
  4. Droopy

    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Hello, Barb, nice to see you. :D Your orchid is lovely. Isn't it nice to enjoy the house plants when there's nothing outside?
     



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  5. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    droopy Hi to you also ,

    It certainly is a spirit lifter ,and so easy to do.

    Miss all of you .......

    :stew2:

    b
     
  6. Sherry8

    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    I had a pretty one in that family and I set it on top of the refrigerator for a couple days and all of the flowers fell off and has done nothing since. I will never put real flowers on top of there again....
     
  7. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Maybe the heat from the refrig. did it .
    Our type of orchid like it a little on the cold side. That I read is what makes it bloom.

    I have mine in the north window without sun.. On the window sill all the time. It works.. Oh keep water in a tray under it all the time..

    Good luck .

    barb :stew1:
     
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    melody New Seed

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    SOOOO beautiful!I just started growing orchids this year! I have only babies now and only one is blooming but i have found it is not as hard as they say...you just have to have patience...no problem, I fish!HAHAHA!
     
  9. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    What color do you have and what type?
     
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    simonadams New Seed

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    It's beautiful and healthy looking. Keep up the good work. It's got a happy home.
    Simon
     
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    simonadams New Seed

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    Chances are the plant didn't get enough sunlight. Placing it on a refrigerator shouldn't make a difference, it's the new location that will make the difference
     
  12. naturenanni

    naturenanni Seedling

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    What a beautiful Orchid! I am so glad to see there are some people here that grow Orchids. I have been reading some of the helpful tips and it is nice to know I have a place I can ask for help if I start having trouble.
     
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    simonadams New Seed

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    bsewnsew,
    That is a great photo of your Phalaenopsis. I was wondering if you could give me permission to post the photo on my website.
    Thanks
    Simon Adams

    moderator's note: removed website link, see point 1.1 of usage rules
     
  14. Bluewing0

    Bluewing0 Seedling

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    WOW! That is soooo pretty!
     

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