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Feb 9th, 2010 at 05:24 PM
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Hello, a lady on my street gave me a huge orchid. But, it doesn't have any stems for flowers. There are only leaves and roots. I gave it fertilizer. Will there ever be any flowers? Any help is appreciated.
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First off, they arent continous bloomers. Depends on the type it is . Some like no sun some like sun. Some like little water some no water.
PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..
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I really don't know what type it is. I am going to try and find out.
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Sorry, I forgot something. This may be a dumb question but, when you say they are not continous bloomers does that mean the orchid blooms then It stops forever?
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i SHOULD OF SAID .
They bloom once or twice a year. Mine used to bloom jan and for a couple months . Blooms last about 3 months. THen again in fall. Phila. something.
Alll died last year, I think from blight we had in the gardens.
Good luck . I f it is in the sun an droops, that is a sign of not likeing full sun.
dodge
PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..
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Thankyou for the help! I will try my best to make it bloom.
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If you could post a picture of the leaves I'm sure someone could tell you what kind it is.
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Another story of the orchid It doesnt have stems for flowers, untill it is getting read to make blooms. You will notice a green stem when it is ready.. It doesnt bloom often .. DO not give them lots of everything. Put in the south window , not sun. Be patient. dodge
PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..
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Thanks Cindy--Valarie's orchid just sits--it is green & healthy but it just site. I sure needed the info.
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