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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2022 : 08:29:25 AM
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I have had this Orchid plant for over 10 years, it has traveled back and forth to/from California - Washy... Every year about this time she gives me Orchid babies..
![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/2022/04/IMG_20220422_075220626.jpg?v 12114609)
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![](http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/2022/04/IMG_20220425_080149825.jpg?v 88814877) It's funny I know many people are intimidated by orchids,,, but they really are quite easy to grow, they are not fussy plants. They like light but not direct light, I spritz mine every few days and once a week I soak the roots in a bowl of water for a half hour, sometimes I let it soak several hours... No soul, just use orchid bark or large pebbles to set your plant on.
Are there any other Orchid plant lovers here?
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2022 : 2:54:15 PM
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That’s a beautiful plant Grace. I have always wanted one but have been intimidated by them. I always hear they are so hard to keep alive so I have avoided them. Maybe I should just give one a try and see if I can keep it alive.
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2022 : 4:04:14 PM
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very very pretty
Farming in WI
Michele FGOTM June2019
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2022 : 10:49:57 PM
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Krista,, they really are easy peasy... don't think of them as a potted plant, don't sit in direct sun light,,, this one isn't even in bark,, I have a wadded up plastic bag in the container to cradle the plant,, so I spritz/mist it 2-3 times a week,, and then once a week I put the plant in several inches of water to soak for at least 30min. Easy peasy.
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
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April
Central
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Apr 26 2022 : 7:16:19 PM
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Beautiful!!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Apr 27 2022 : 04:28:54 AM
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Beautiful Grace!
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - Apr 27 2022 : 05:11:00 AM
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Bloomin' beautiful Ms. Grace!! ;)
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
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Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2022 : 4:00:28 PM
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Wow Grace! That certainly is a beautiful orchid. Yes, I love orchids too. My grandfather used to have a massive greenhouse full of orchids that he meticulously cared for - they were his babies! When he passed away, I inherited some of his cattleya and cymbidium orchids that can successfully grow outdoors in the shade here in Queensland, Australia. I also had a few King orchids which are native to Australia. They just attach themselves to a tree and away they go.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2022 : 10:43:28 PM
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Cindy,, yes they grow quite easy in SO California,,,
Did you grandfather have 'Staghorn Ferns' as well.. another cool plant that does not need to grow in soil,, just attach to a piece of wood and hang out of direct light.. soak about once a week...
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>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2022 : 01:51:14 AM
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My daughter would love your stag horn wall. She has one that is over 5 feet wide. Five of my cymbidiums are blooming now. They do grow easy here; just need protection if it gets colder than 28.
Judith
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
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Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
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Posted - May 01 2022 : 9:06:39 PM
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Yes, Grace! My grandfather did grow stag horns and elk horns. I love what you've done with the wall - looks fantastic! By the way, thank you so much for the sweet farmgirl mail & the gorgeous cupcake pot holder pattern. I absolutely love it! It arrived this week at my parents' place - what a lovely surprise!! I'll have to post some pictures when I get some made.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - May 02 2022 : 12:40:02 PM
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OOPS! I should have mentioned,, the photo of the Stag Horn Ferns was 'bowered' from a site on Facebook,,, My Bad! ![](icons/icon_smile_tongue.gif)
Cindy, glad the pattern arrived...
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - May 02 2022 : 12:43:04 PM
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The local Botanical Garden, in Spokane has to most fabulous plant sales,, I know they have Stag Horns,, I'll have to see if they sell them at their next plant sale!
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - May 06 2022 : 12:25:03 PM
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Grace, your orchid is just gorgeous! Beautiful colors too.
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