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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

How to Grow Orchids






I have always loved orchids, but honestly I have been afraid, if I would have one ...well let's just say I don't have a green thumb!  Maybe from all the sewing I have done over the years...LOL

Hubby brought one home after Christmas and I have been in love with them ever since...

Thought it would be helpful to share some of the things I have learned to raise Phalaenopisi orchids....

1.  Add 3 ice cubes or 1/4 cup water weekly

2.  Place in a bright, well lit location and avoid direct sunlight.

3.  60-85 degrees F never below 40 degrees and locate away from drafts

Here are a few of the others I now have....




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7 comments:

  1. Brenda MoultrieJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    orchids are certainly beautiful..thanks for the blog on how to grow them..I have a pointtia I am struggling to keep alive..lol

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  2. My Honeys PlaceJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    So neat. I just love flowers. I don't have a place to grow them so I love to look at pictures of them.

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  3. Dinglefoot's ScrapnotesJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Wow, I never even considered growing orchids before, but these are so lovely!

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  4. CarolJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Great tips. Tweeted this to my gardening page.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Wow, they are beautiful. I too do NOT have a green thumb and steer away from 'Live' plants. Thank you for the tips, perhaps now I will be brave enough to try to have one of these beautiful flowers in my home.

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  6. MCatherineJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    I don't dare!

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  7. SusanJanuary 29, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Thanks everyone

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