[pbc]

I have four plants in bloom right now. Two new ones I purchased last fall also have new sprouts and should be blooming soon.

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http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b...smTRw2aA9vPgQ/cC/f=0/ps=50/r=0/rx=550/ry=400/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b...smTRw2aA9vPgQ/cC/f=0/ps=50/r=0/rx=550/ry=400/

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[MidwestGirl]

Very pretty. I never have tried to grow those yet.

 

[joflake]

Wow! They're beautiful!

 

[Rushpuppy]

Beautiful!!! I am soooo jealous. I have two beautiful green plants and since they bloomed over a year ago they never have again. Any hints as to how you get yours to bloom? It kinda defeats the purpose of growing them if they don't bloom. I usually don't have any trouble with plants but these are a challenge.

 

[pbc]

Orchids like light. Not direct sun though. I think most people tend to over water them. I rarely water mine. Try putting three ice cubes in the container once a week instead of watering and make sure they get plenty of light. I am ashamed to admit I think the last time I fertilized them was three years ago. For some reason they must like me.

 

[Clanceycanuck]

They are beautiful

 

[TobysTrix]

Gorgeous.

I've only successfully had orchids rebloom twice. But the orchid I bought for my father right after my mother died four years ago has rebloomed every year without fail, and he's followed the directions I gave him to care for it... go figure!

I have hopes for some of the plants I have now, though. One is a really mature plant my husband bought me for our anniversary in July last year, it bloomed for 9 months straight, I only just cut the stalks off after all the flowers were done! In the meantime, I keep them in bright light and water every week to 10 days, and they're happy. To make them look better, I got some of the really good silk orchid stalks and put them in the plants until they bloom again... they look so real you have to go touch them to tell.

 

[zoezoe]

beautiful!!

 

[mollyrock]

oh, orchids are just so beautiful!

never have had success with keeping them alive in our home. I bet the low light is an issue.

 

[lablover]

Beautiful Pat. Mine are blooming right now also.