An orchid and chocolates

@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Sep 24

I have the same trouble with cyclamens. I did think about buying a duplicate!

And I'm reading up about them too.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (208746)

• United States

26 Sep 24

@JudyEv Good, maybe you will have success!

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 24

@snowy22315 I've decided to put in in my bathroom window as there is plenty of light there and a certain amount of humidity. And once you find a good spot you're not supposed to keep moving them around. So that's what I've learnt so far!

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@anya12adwi (10292)

• India

26 Sep 24

I also killed my two indoor plants! I am pathetic when taking care of plants!

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Sep 24

I am hoping I can keep it alive for at least a few months.

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Sep 24

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@anya12adwi (10292)

• India

27 Sep 24

@JudyEv Best wishes! You must! It's like Orchid found its way to you to be taken care by you!

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popciclecold

@popciclecold (40215)

• United States

26 Sep 24

What a beautiful photo, imagine an orchid and chocolate. Beautiful.

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popciclecold

@popciclecold (40215)

• United States

28 Sep 24

@JudyEv For real.

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 24

I really scored well. The chocolates I'm sure will be delicious.

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vanny

@vandana7 (102698)

• India

26 Sep 24

I would surely have helped you with the chocolates...but as you said, you don't have any problem with that. The orchid is beautiful...they last long...I had a cousin who brought some for me. So I came to know a little about them. You better make it survive...Evil Grin...they wouldn't like you neglecting it...would they?

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@allknowing (153544)

• India

27 Sep 24

I fully agree with you. Chocolates can never pose problems (lol) Orchids are fussy and they do need morning sunlight. I am sure you will find the right spot for them.

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 24

I've put them in the bathroom window as that room is a bit humid.

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@allknowing (153544)

• India

27 Sep 24

@JudyEv You may want to seek some guidance by browsing as Orchids do need pampering.

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 24

@allknowing Several have given links and I've watched those so I have a bit better idea now.

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rakski

@rakski (156200)

• Philippines

26 Sep 24

I'm sorry, I'm of no use when it comes to orchid or maybe plants in general

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rakski

@rakski (156200)

• Philippines

26 Sep 24

@JudyEv that is great

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Sep 24

I'm reading up about them, hoping it might help.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (120533)

• United States

26 Sep 24

How sweet of them! I hope you can keep the orchid alive. I remember a friend gave me a flower once, and I bent over backwards to keep that thing alive. I sang to it, got it the appropriate light, the right amount of water…I obsessed over that thing.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (120533)

• United States

28 Sep 24

@JudyEv

I know what you mean. I was so relieved. I thought I had done something wrong.

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 24

That's nice you went to so much trouble - but you didn't say how long you managed ti keep it alive!

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@rebelann (117196)

• El Paso, Texas

26 Sep 24

Found another video:

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@rebelann (117196)

• El Paso, Texas

27 Sep 24

I'm glad it helped. I would probably kill one if I got one.

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 24

I just watched this. Thanks very much. Now I'm going to move my orchid out of the bathroom. The guy says not to put them in a window so I'll have to find somewhere else for it. Thanks again.

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@rebelann (117196)

• El Paso, Texas

26 Sep 24

I wouldn't try to grow one but I found a video that might help you. The problem is that I have no idea which variety you've been given:

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@rebelann (117196)

• El Paso, Texas

27 Sep 24

There were so many videos about orchids, I hope your's will bloom for a long time.

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 24

I just checked and it's one of the 'moth' variety - Phalaenopsis. I watched the video and it was really helpful. Thanks very much.

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@Juliaacv (56195)

• Canada

26 Sep 24

The orchid looks lovely, but I did not look at it for more than I should, as I was afraid that my poor luck with these plants would come across the internet and cause it to die. Now the chocolates, those I am sure you will do well with.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (56195)

• Canada

27 Sep 24

@JudyEv That is another plant that I cannot grow, I have tried and failed so many times that I have given up on them. They are on my endangered species list.

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 24

I'm glad you looked away! My heart truly does sink when I'm given orchids or cyclamens.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

26 Sep 24

This orchid looks a lot like one I had received from a friend. I arrived to keep it alive during 7 years, but last year I managed to kill it.

I love chocolate truffles.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

27 Sep 24

@JudyEv - Mine looked a bit tired, I repotted and I think that was my mistake.

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 24

@LadyDuck Several members gave me links to videos and I've watched them all. I have a bit better idea of how to care for it now.

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 24

Seven years is really good! I'd be perfectly happy if I manage to keep it that long.

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https://foliagefriend.com/how-to-care-for-orchid-in-a-pot/

RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (97912)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

26 Sep 24

That plant is beautiful, I know you are going to love the chocolates, Maybe this can help

foliagefriend.com

https://foliagefriend.com/how-to-care-for-orchid-in-a-pot/

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (97912)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

27 Sep 24

@JudyEv you're welcome glad I could help

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 24

Thanks for the link. There is a lot of good information there and I now know a lot more than I did so that's all good. Thanks again.

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

26 Sep 24

You hang onto the plant and I'll look after the chocs for ya'!

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 24

Haha. Sorry but no way!

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Sep 24

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

27 Sep 24

@JudyEv That's not the attitude!

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

27 Sep 24

Truffles! Yum! I wish I could share some knowledge with you about orchids. Have a good day.

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Sep 24

I think I might enjoy the truffles more than the orchids.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

28 Sep 24

@JudyEv Me too for sure!

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Ptrikha_2

@ptrikha_2 (49753)

• India

26 Sep 24

We have been having a mixed experience with plants - indoor or outdoor. Some grow well enough. Some don't due to less care. Yet perplexingly, some have lag in growth due to unexplained reasons and even after getting good sunshine, water and anti insect powder. What brand chocolates were they?

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