But first, A to Z fans, I want to call your attention to the April edition of "Three Authors, Three Questions" over at Chiseled in Rock blog. I'm featuring a mystery author, a children's book author, and a debut dystopian thriller author. Honest, you don't want to miss this one.
And now to "O" is for Orchid
I wish I could figure out how to keep an orchid plant alive and make it bloom again once the first round of flowers are gone.
Honestly, I do the homework, I study the orchid sites on the Internet, and I try to follow the instructions to the letter.
I buy a plant that looks healthy and has plenty of new flowers.
I do the special little watering tricks.
I talk to it.
I even beg.
It doesn't work. The orchid refuses to give me another round of blooms, and then it dies.
I sure do wish I could grow orchids.
18 comments:
Pat - Orchids really are absolutely gorgeous aren't they? I just love 'em, and I don't blame you for wanting to grow them. Now, off to CiR :-)
wish i remembered all the things my friend has told me---she used to raise orchids---she is an author and sort of a plant expert--i love them too--i remember when i was a child--we always wore an orchid on Easter--
Hi Patricia,nice to meet you.
I used to live 'highup' in Colorado, now I live in the Caribbean where orchids abound. Could simply be your climate.
I have one word for you - plastic!
I know what you mean. My orchid hasn't bloomed in for-e-ver. But at least it's still alive!
I definitely don't have a green thumb so kudos to you for trying with the misbehaving orchid. Are you trying to visit every blog on the A to Z Challenge? WOW! Thanks for following and I'm now follower #399!
I think we should break out the champagne and chocolate when I reach 400 followers, don't you?
You want to kill a plant? Give it to me! I'm serious. Heck...you can even send me your weeds...I'll kill them dead as well! :)
I love orchids. However, since I don't have a green thumb and can only grow plants that can take care of themselves for the most part, I know not to attempt keeping an orchid alive. *giggle*
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The only thing I can grow is spider plants. Want one? They are really hard to kill.
I've never tried orchids. I can only grow plants that yell, "Water me!" by drooping.
Most plants hate me. Although I have a piquin pepper plant that has seemed to feel comfortable in my backyard for several years.
Lee
A Few Words
An A to Z Co-host blog
Orchids are tricky. I have trouble with Bonsai. I love them but I kill them.
When you learn how to maintain Orchids, give me a holler! Seriously, the only other living organisms that I've been able to maintain for more than a few days were Roses...and they aren't even my favorite flower, lol.
The last plant that I tried to keep care of was a Bamboo plant given to my for a holiday. The Bamboo plant withered away as quick as you could say "dead plant walking," I tell ya!
~Nicole
Blog: The Madlab Post
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I have no skill at all in this department!
Orchids are beutiful, one of my favorite flowers but oh so finicky. I've never been able to grow them either but others have no problem. If I ever find out the secret I will let you know.
I would suggest threats. Hold a pair of gardening shears next to the stem and lookk like you mean it.
mood
Moody Writing
@mooderino
The Funnily Enough
I'm right there with you. When I go to the nursery to buy a plant, the plants draw straws to see which one has to go home with me...
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