ICE CUBES ???? It really works.
I had an out-patient hernia repair 3 weeks ago that entailed a lot of bed rest at home and, since I live alone, my dear friends and family rallied ‘round and made it all possible. Cards, flowers and food were plentiful and appreciated.
One of my friends presented me with a problem however. She gave me this lovely orchid that you see here and, although I loved it, I had to tell her that I have never had any luck keeping an orchid plant alive. “Not to worry”, she replied, “ all you need is three ice cubes once a week.”
Wow…and the pictures prove it works. I started out with 7 blossoms open or opening and now all the buds have come to life …13 in all. I did some research and, of course, there are nay-sayers but. all in all it seems to be an acceptable and well known procedure. I have also found out that I am probably the only person alive who did not know this trick.
Now that all the buds have come into bloom I am left to wonder how long I can keep this beauty alive …but at least I have a plan ! Thanks, Mary Kay.
7 Comments:
Glad both you and the orchid are doing well.
I have several orchid plants I've kept going for over two years. I killed several before I succeeded. The secret seems to be 'don't over water.' I also have them planted in tree bark that drains well and in low light. They love it. I feed them orchid food via the water the do receive. I hope your plant continues to do well. They are lovely things.
Hope you are recovering well from your surgery.
Wishing you a complete recovery, Ginnie, and there's nothing like family and friends to help with healing and recovery. I too am not great with plants, but your orchid is lovely and hole it continues to bring you joy for a long time.
Be well and I didn't know that trick either...:)
Lovely. My neighbor has tons of orchids and I love them. Maybe I'll give them a try. I've got plenty of ice cubes. Thanks for the tip.
I use the three ice cubes on our one orchid plant. It seems to do the trick.
Ginnie--I am a person with a proverbial green thumb but you have taught me something. I have not tried orchids--too touchy. Well, now I know.
Off to buy an orchid...
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