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I needed a stress buster, and when I got a coupon in an email from the Home Depot gardening club (they had only a few this year compared to last summer!) for 50% off an orchid, I went to see what they had. I also had a coupon for signing my mom up for the club on her email address. Since she doesn't take care of plants, I used hers as well!

As usual, Home Depot had a cart full of plants not well taken care of. And NONE of them had tags identifying which orchids they were of course! I picked through all of the pots and chose what I thought was the best one for my first, this time around. I have tried to grow a few before, but wasn't very successful. This time I am armed with much more information so I hope we do better all around.

I searched online and believe this one is called Kaleidoscope


full stem of blooms


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That is beautiful, Lynne. I hope it does well for you.
I am an orchid murderer. I have tried and probably will again. I would also have taken advantage of a great deal like that.

Three days later, REALLY needing a stress buster, I went to another Home Depot yesterday. Picked through all the pots once again, and came home with this one. I cannot ID it online yet though. Does anyone know which one it is, or a good website to find it - I've searched and searched for hours but haven't found it yet. Both of them are Phalaenopsis types.







The differences in the types/names can be very very subtle.

Thanks Tina - I could not pass up the opportunity to get a gorgeous orchid plant for only $7.99 - that is unheard of around here!

That is a good deal. They can be very pricey. And yours is very pretty too.

Simply Beautiful, Lynne

The best way yo get "just the right gift" is to buy it yourself.

Congratulations on your wonderful taste.