FAO: Nestor Family and A1

[buffygirl3]

I just received some very beautiful orchids. (David and I have our 1 year tomorrow!) However, I have no idea what to do with them and since I know you two love orchids, maybe you could tell me what to do with them. They are about 2 foot tall at the moment with only one open bud. I have given them a wee drink, but not soaked them. they are in a pot

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[a1]

they do best in morning sun - afternoon sun is too strong and will give them sunburn. If you want to keep it in your office, you can get a grow light.
My sister in-law is an orchid freak. She puts a small amount of fertilizer (1/8 teaspoon, I beleive) in a gallon of water and waters once a week. This is good if the soil is like a moss soil, which most orchids are planted in. You just don't want them to be soggy wet. I believe there is soil specifically for orchids, if you want to repot them.
The blooms should last for a few months too.
enjoy!

[buffygirl3]

How stupid of me! I forgot you are a plant-minded person as well! I shall amend my title!

Thanks for the tips. I'm trying to identify the type of orchid, but not having much luck at the moment. Grrr!

[a1]

I really don't know much about orchids - I just know what I had to do when my sister in-law was out of town and I had to watch her precious babies. They're too high maintenance for me :)

[samuraigrrrl]