Orchids: Our March Orchid Madness, 1 by dyzzypyxxy

dyzzypyxxy wrote:
Here's a pic of the best value so far of all my orchid purchases - $10 spotty purple NOID phal from IKEA and it bloomed for 3 months, took a short rest and now is blooming its pants off again. Its sister (dark red spots) has done nothing but sulk and pout, go figure!

Last gasp of Apple Blossom in its camping spot for our vacation. It's been a treat for a month! Another great buy from the orphanage along the street.

Last, I took a risk to save my little variegated phal, 2 weeks ago I yanked its pot and mounted it on a palm boot "a la Laurel" style. It has stopped shriveling, and none of the flowers or buds dropped to my great surprise and relief. It lost a couple of leaves, but that may be just the normal course of events as it's never dropped a leaf before in the 2yr. I've had it. Phew! Now, if it survives our vacation I'll be so happy.