The Catharsis of Getting Rid of Orchids

[Zabeta]

Originally Posted by bil

You laugh, but I find threats work better than all the kind words ever.

I have read that on this forum before (the many people who say they threatened to throw an orchid out, only to have it suddenly start growing). I've tried this method, but with no success.

[LizB88]

Originally Posted by Zabeta

I have read that on this forum before (the many people who say they threatened to throw an orchid out, only to have it suddenly start growing). I've tried this method, but with no success.

Is all in the tone of voice, you really have to mean it, and if the time comes and no changes you got to follow trough, the rest of the collection will soon start to show growth. It is funny, but it has worked for me. I have send some to the trash and point to another and say you are next! Next thing I know new growth or blooms.

[orchidsarefun]

I used to be that orchid person who never gives up or gives in.
I felt much better after tossing a couple of orchids that always were the ones that got everything that went around, like mealybugs or spider-mite.....or fungal infections. Included were a couple that perpetually 'sulked' and seemed too tired to get up in the morning, despite 'siblings' knocking it out the park.
Life is too short to be constantly worrying about a few inherently miserable orchids