I would call it success - Orchid Board

Amanda L · #1 04-17-2011, 01:10 AM

I bought three orchids at Lowe's in January 2009 and they were in horrible shape. I placed them in OICU and they started to grow roots and new p-bulbs. Once they had grown enough roots I potted them in the smallest thing I could find, the cut off bottoms of plastic water bottles. I have since re-potted two of them. I lost one along the way and can't remember it, all the better I suppose

. The two that remain are doing better than I could have imagined

! They continue to grow roots, new p-bulbs and are getting stronger by the day. Now if only they would bloom for me. I can wait though, I have waited this long. I contribute the success of these plants to the wonderful people here on the OB

. Thank you all so much for the support you give to all members of this awesome forum each and everyday

!

Now for the show. I have added some pictures from their sad days as struggling little orchids to show you how far they have come.

bdublyou · #2 04-17-2011, 02:00 AM

ALRIGHT! WTG! I am doing the same thing right now. Lowe's "rescues", mostly an experiment just to see if I can. I think one is circling the drain, but I think the other is thinking about growing a new pb. Good Job

Amanda L · #3 04-17-2011, 02:13 AM

Thanks Bethany. What really worked for me was SuperThrive, it made tons of roots grow. I still use it, but it can cause some plants to act weird. I have a paph that is growing all crazy and I blame SuperThrive for the weirdness.

WhiteRabbit · #4 04-17-2011, 03:17 AM

good job, Amanda!

Amanda L · #5 04-17-2011, 03:22 AM

Thanks, Wabbit! I'm really proud of these two. They have really come a long way.

PeaceLoveOrchids · #6 04-17-2011, 10:01 AM

Great job! What a comeback! You must be a great grower to save somthing like this, or at least better than me.

peeweelovesbooks · #7 04-17-2011, 10:27 AM

Very good job. You have patience and perseverance.

Congratulations!

tucker85 · #8 04-17-2011, 10:37 AM

Good growing! Bringing a plant back from near demise is more difficult than keeping a healthy plant growing. Congratulations.

Eyebabe · #9 04-17-2011, 10:38 AM

Wow you rock!
If you post your address I can send you some of my "anemic" fellows...they might fair better in your care

silken · #10 04-17-2011, 11:55 AM

Way to grow! They don't even look like the same plants anymore! I'm sure they will bloom soon for you.