I knew I wanted an orchid because it would make me happy, but I had NO idea it would make me THIS happy!!
My little bella is opening up and each day it brings me more joy. So pretty. And now the brassia has 6 more buds and is working on a 7th.
I'm going to make a confession now. Besides watering and feeding them some orchid food, I'm a bad orchid owner. I was worried because I don't really have the right environment for orchids. I read a bunch of books and got freaked out. I don't have a greenhouse or anything. During the day, I let the AC in my apartment sit at 82 degrees (which I'm sure is not the best for the kitties, let alone the orchids). I live in Chicago and it's pretty hot here. Then I come home and enjoy a few hours of AC before I set the living room AC back at 82 for the night. I have a separate AC in my bedroom that keeps me cool while I sleep. I'm pretty broke, so I have to keep the energy costs down this way. Anyway, I'm telling you all of this info so that anyone who is freaked out about not having the right environment for an orchid will realize that miracles can happen.
Sometimes, the orchids will grow and bloom anyway, even if you don't follow the perfect instructions.
Bellatulum Opening Up!
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