My old friend did it again! She bloomed once more. This orchid plant, a gift to Barbara in 2001, has bloomed every year since. I have abused, and neglected her, but she refuses to let me down. This year she bloomed a full three months behind her normal schedule. By suggestion from Sherman, my orchid growing friend , I moved her to a new location with more light. That did the trick. Even though orchids can be low light plants they do need light to thrive. It is direct sun they do not tolerate well. I found out they love lots of bright, indirect light.
Now that she is blooming, I expect to see the blossoms well into the summer. She is my link to Barb and it gives me joy. As long as she is in bloom, a part of Barb is still with me.
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