As some of you already know, some of my orchids stayed behind in France with the family when I moved to the Netherlands for my studies. My mom and sister were less than overjoyed to have to tend to orchids. Despite much neglect, the phals are thriving under their care, and they were overjoyed to see many spikes!
My big yellow Noid is in bloom again, I can't wait to go home in April to see it! The spike is so heavy that that the only way to keep the plant upright is by putting it in another pot.
My harequin phal started a spike, as did a mystery Noid I have. They broke the first spike on it when it was almost fully grown
, but the phal decided to wake a dormant bud to respike, and started a brand new spike as well! I can't wait to see this one!
As a result, my mom is more tolerant of my orchid addiction.
And wants me to promise to leave them in France for her. She'll be an orchid addict by the time I'm done with her!