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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
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..
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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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7183 Posts
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
4285 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4285 Posts |
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
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2022 : 7:16:19 PM
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Beautiful!!
Dreamer42
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9427 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9427 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2022 : 04:28:54 AM
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Beautiful Grace!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4403 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4403 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2022 : 05:11:00 AM
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Bloomin' beautiful Ms. Grace!! ;)
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
364 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
364 Posts |
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.
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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
2368 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2368 Posts |
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
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
364 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
364 Posts |
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.
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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! 
Cindy, glad the pattern arrived...
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6651 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6651 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2022 : 12:25:03 PM
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Grace, your orchid is just gorgeous! Beautiful colors too.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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