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Old 12th June 2009, 09:13 PM
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Default My first orchid

I'm slowly branching out into different kinds of plants. Today I thought my lithops were lost on the mail, so I consoled myself by buying my first orchid. (And then the lithops turned up anyway!)



It's an angraecum didieri. It smells wonderful!
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Old 12th June 2009, 11:30 PM
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Wow,it's beautiful and the white colour makes it so pristine.
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Old 12th June 2009, 11:33 PM
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Take good care of this jewel. It was exhibited in the recent show. The flower is the size of a man's palm. Heard it originated from Madagascar.
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Old 12th June 2009, 11:38 PM
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Wow,I never knew the plant can be grown to flower that big.
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Old 14th June 2009, 09:46 AM
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Real nice cutie. Angraecums should be grown like phals (oops, I don't think you know how a phal should be grown like since its your first orchid anyway.. ). Grow 50% shade, intermediate-warm. Water only when the top of the bark has dried out a bit. If not sure, puh your finger into the medium. If it feels cool and moist, don't water. Good luck!
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Old 14th June 2009, 11:55 AM
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That's pretty much what the orchid grower who sold it to me said. Partial sun, water only after it's fairly dry. I'm hoping it thrives and keeps blooming for me.
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Old 15th June 2009, 09:54 AM
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Sorry to disappoint, but most orchids do not 'keep blooming' throughout the year. Most, like this angraecum, are seasonal bloomers. So the next flowering will probably be around same time next year. But enjoy the flowers while they last..
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