Don’t look, mom!
Posted by: LizzieMy mother is jealous of my orchid-blooming skillz. In all honesty, though, this orchid is one from a long line of orchids that I have tried to rebloom over the years. I have killed numerous plants before I finally figured out what keeps mine alive. My well water is high in sulfur and lots of other minerals, so it’s really great for watering all my houseplants. I also just use sphagnum moss instead of an “orchid mix” for potting. I’m a lazy waterer, but my orchids are forgiving. This one that my sister bought for me a couple years ago is the only one I’ve successfully re-bloomed twice a year. I do have a small orchid Jamie bought for me for Mother’s Day last year that is spiking, and in a few weeks, I hope to see some blooms! In the meantime, when it’s cold and rainy outside like it is today, I have something pretty to look at.
Tags: phalaenopsis
February 5th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
I have one that looks just like this blooming now also. I too use sphagnum moss for potting my phalaenopsis with excellent results.
February 6th, 2010 at 9:48 am
that is beautiful
February 7th, 2010 at 11:50 am
I am really glad that someone has kept a plant alive that I gave them.
February 8th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Have you posted pictures of your phal before? I think I remember seeing photos a long time ago.