The Far East is a haven for orchids of all kinds. Varieties are unbelievable. Orchids that you will not see anywhere else. Of course I have not travelled extensively through Central or South America so really can not judge. But The Far East is impressive.
I was in Singapore working for a week when at dinner this nice American came up to me and asked me to join him. Oc fourse one of the many topics were Orchids. At that point he invited me to join him to "see orchids" in beautiful Penang, Java, Phuket. We could travel for a week and really enjoiy the sights. I was tempted, and was thinking about it. If I did this, would Jim mind? surely not, not doing anything wrong. Just travelling with another person. By the time we were ready to leave I lost my nerve and did not go. So I stayed in Singapore and found out more about orchids.
I noticed roots hanging out of pots and asked about it. Yes, roots can be out of pots, orchids like the air. You can tell if the orchid is healthy by looking at the root. If the roots are solid and green they are good.
Many a time, I had orchids where the roots did not look healty and tried to nuture them with no luck.
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