Sometime in the summer of 2005 during our temporary adventure back in Florida, we went to an orchid festival. Gorgeous orchids of every type and color were displayed in the numerous booths. We know nothing about orchids but bought a couple including a small plant that was obviously very young. The "adult" plant flowered, but succumbed to our ignorance of orchid culture. I continued to nurture the small plant even though at times it looked absolutely worthless to keep up such efforts. The plant has looked ragged and near death many times, including now. A few days ago an intersting appendage appeared, not at the top, but on the side under a leaf that I had to cut one of those times when plant death seemed imminent. I think we are about to be inspired by the beauty this distressed awful looking orchid will produce. Damaging hurricanes, devastating oil spills, and flowering orchids are just a few reminders of the power of nature and our obligation to care for and nurture it. JIR
That appendage seems a little strange looking but perhaps this enhances the exotic aesthetic orchids are supposed to portray!
ReplyDeleteI've heard that orchids are one of the most difficult flowers to care for, but I have no doubt that all of your hard work will pay off! Way to keep at it :)
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