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This orchid has put on such a beautiful display...


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  1. Bleubeard and Elizabeth20 June 2014 at 11:21

    Oh Laura, this is truly stunning. What a dramatic show. This should make anyone smile.

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  2. Sue20 June 2014 at 12:17

    So pretty. Are Orchids easy to keep alive? I'd love to get one, but they aren't cheap and don't want it dying on me.

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    1. Laura20 June 2014 at 14:59

      If you have them in the right position, yes they are easy to keep. A north facing room, away from drafts and radiators, water once every 10 days if in bark chips or less often if potted in moss. To be honest, we never buy full price orchids - go for cut price ones and look after them! Let me know if you get one and I'll share more of my 'wisdom' with you! X

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  3. fairy thoughts20 June 2014 at 19:38

    your orchid is beautiful and yes definitely made me smile, I have tried to grow..... keep them alive a few times but always failed miserably, next time I'm given one I will bring it straight round to you
    janet

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  4. Hettie20 June 2014 at 19:46

    Your orchid is lovely. The colours remind me of rhubarb and custard!
    I do love orchids and have several in my home. Oh! And a tiny one in my office.
    Hugs
    xx

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  5. Annie20 June 2014 at 22:02

    Oh wow Laura that is stunning.....I've failed miserably with the one I had and had to throw it out this week :-(
    Hugs,
    Annie x

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  6. Twiglet23 June 2014 at 19:02

    So beautiful - lovely colours. x Jo

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