Just returned from New York. Great city, lovely places to dine, shop, etc. I am happy to report that Phalaenopsis (pop corn orchids) are very prevalent. Actually surprised that I do not see more varieties as I think people in New York would buy them fast. Most of the colors you see are a beautiful white.
I decided to buy my friend one for the wonderful hospitality given to me. I found a Phalanenopsis and paid, more that I pay in North Carolina or L.A., but what do you expect this is New York, everything is more expensive. In fairness, this was beautiful. I took it home to her with a lot of love and instructions for the care. Watch out for the bugs, do not water it more than once a week. Make sure the roots are not in the water.
The next day, her house-keeper came and was delighted to see the orchid. I was really happy. I came back the end of the day, and found the orchid broken in half, with most of the blooms on the broken stem, leaving one bloom on the main plant. I was heart broken. But what to do, this is life. So we made the best of it, put the broken stem in a vase. I am hoping that the beautiful orchid will give her blooms again.
I was just sorry, I did not take a before or after picture, but who knew.
More pictures to come.
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