Can you grow plant easily?

Philippines
September 14, 2008 11:00pm CST
Hi Myloters, I often wonder if there are people really just cant grow plant for some reason. If that is true I think I am one of theme. I bought an orchids about two months ago and since I got it it start dying. I follow the instruction carefully on how to grow orchids but just did not really work for me. Do you think it is true that there are people cant grow plant? If so what would be the best thing to change this because I am a plant lover specially the one with beautiful flower. Thank you for your time Myloters Happy Myloting
2 responses
• Philippines
7 Feb 09
Hello eve, do you believe if I'l say that green thumb does'nt mean actually the fresh hands as always believed by many? Green thumb means, becoming knowledgeable of plants, its correct planting, extra care and learning more about it and when you already have knowledge, You can turn yourself to one. My father was an agriculturist and love to plant and we had variety, but I was never interested.They kept telling that only green thumb could make it beautiful garden with beautiful flowers and plants., So never have I put any interest on planting before.But I envy my sister and brothers who have their interest. I moved in where I am now that was 10 years ago and I am a neighbor to my cousin who is also a plant and flower lover, that I also envy the variety of plants and beautiful garden she has. Five years ago, I was challenge when my cousin told me not to touch her beautiful flowers in her garden especially the Banda(orchids) So what I did, I went to attend seminar, bought many books and learned more. I bought some orchids and plants, some roses and other flowering plants because in my mind I will really proof to those that says I am not green thumb. Would you believe three years ago I was making sum of money because of plants and flowering plants? would you believe if I tell you I have 500 varieties of Euphorbias which I have planted out of cuttings and most are blooming now? would you believe right now my small garden are now blooming with variety of colors of different orchids and I have variety of Roses.? would you believe if i'l tell you that I am making money for the bottled gardening I am making? Here in our place, people believe that it is not advisable to hold flowering plants when you have your period, That you are not suppose to plant if you have the monthly cycle, but I tell you all these flowering plants that I have in my garden was planted every time I had my period and My flowering plants are just so healthy and blooming hapily even now. So thru me, I say I am a withess. Green thumb means having knowledge and planting plants with love and care, No thruth in not to plant when you have monthly cycle. And yes you too can learn. happy my lotting
@newtondak (3946)
• United States
15 Sep 08
I do okay with plants in the garden, but don't do well with houseplants - maybe cause I have to make a concentrated effort for a limited amount of time with the garden and houseplants are all year long.