Gosh, Orchids do seem to be addictive
They are! I just feel so bad for those poor Orchids in the discount shelves who's blooms didn't attract anyone's attention. It seems like such a rejection and their lives are in the balance for that. It's so rewarding to know that one has saved these plants from death and given them a second chance. I'm all for good karma.
That's a reasonable thing to want and no, it doesn't sound selfish at all
.. its also doable, so I'm sure you will achieve this.
I hope!
Yes they do and they each have unique stories , which makes them all the more interesting.
Have you started that bestselling book yet, Michelle?
Not yet as I don't know if any one plant is best for this.
Maizie was so dry and when I gave her some love she really came back and is so happy to be alive.
Tippy was not only rejecting in her store in Indiana but also not bid upon on Ebay until I made a deal to free her and she was shipped naked to me and is now very happy.
Plantina and
Plantera have similar near death experiences and seem to be on the mend. I don't even know with certainty of what colour each of the aforementioned Orchids blooms are until they decide to bloom again. I do like the book idea.
Michelle could write a book on the
TT Cafe and
The Enforcer but that would be more like a comic book.
Oh she was a lovely plant indeed and big too. I like leafy plants like this, thanks for letting me see.
It is the best image I have of her. I'm glad I took it.
All I know for sure, is that between you and your Mother this plant would've been very well looked after and wouldn't have wanted for anything.
Like you said, nothing lives forever and maybe its just that her life-cycle was over?
Do you think you might get another Croton?
It was just so odd she died like that. She seemed as happy as ever and then all her leaves just wilted and dried-up. Yes, I would consider a Croton again. They seem easy to care for and I like that with my collection of plants.
Its my own fault
... I just knew I shouldn't have asked
..."
Queen" , are you sure?.. pfft!
Michelle sure is a Queen of all Hotness and it's realms. Now bend the knee to your Queen!
Yes, more changes and you wont like it
.. we are now down to just 7 leaves, oh dear.
Five of the remaining leaves are the red ones and she has just two green leaves left, but she is still alive...just about.
Oh dear indeed! I found this video which shows that they do loose leaves after Christmas and can be very alive but look poorly.
I do think the author of that video should stress to keep them damp but not to keep them so damp to rot the roots. They hate their roots being in damp for long periods. A mix of dry and wet.
Another good video.
I hope
Hope finds her footing and please don't get discouraged. She may be preparing for her next act. Maybe
Hope had this thermal shock but she has lived for two months in your care so she may be a fighter. My
Pinkie Poinsettia may have had this shock too but she has stabilized overall.
She's still being quiet, but I will watch out for her doing this. Thanks again for all these tips :hb:
It was my pleasure!
I think this must be happening for some people. In a strange way I do find it interesting that no one has seen a hairdresser since before Christmas, such as the newsreaders on TV who always look so pristine and of course I don't fret if my own hair is less than perfect because its the same for everyone.
There must be an underground hairdressers action that we don't know about.
May I ask when was the last time you were to a hairdressers?
and just look at those black toenails/talons ... yikes!
I would like to see someone capture a overnight egg roll.
