This orchid always puts on a very fine show in August. It's one of these plants that seems to thrive on neglect. For most of the year it lives peacefully under one of our mango trees and we do nothing for it other than water it during drier spells. Then, once it starts to flower we bring it down and sit it on a table at the entry so we can admire it as we leave and come home.
Otherwise, it gets no attention from us. We've had it for years - I think Steve brought this with him into the relationship so it has been in that same pot for over 20 years. I think we'll split it up once it's finished flowering (in early September), fertilise it and give it a bit of attention. Let's hope it it copes!
This orchid always puts on a very fine show in August. It's one of these plants that seems to thrive on neglect. For most of the year it lives peacefully under one of our mango trees and we do nothing for it other than water it during drier spells. Then, once it starts to flower we bring it down and sit it on a table at the entry so we can admire it as we leave and come home.
Otherwise, it gets no attention from us. We've had it for years - I think Steve brought this with him into the relationship so it has been in that same pot for over 20 years. I think we'll split it up once it's finished flowering (in early September), fertilise it and give it a bit of attention. Let's hope it it copes!
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