You know those tropical plants that are actually
parasites sort of. Not that they live on the tree that they inhabit, but it
seems they find a fungus to feed on. I am not a bontanical expert, just read up
a bit in Internet. It seems that modern civilisation, due to the world growing
smaller, has discovered the orchid to the extent that you can buy them in
almost every supermarket in various colours and flavours. So Mrs.
Angloswiss decided to keep up with all the neighbours and people whose homes
she visited where they had the customary orchid perched on the table, on the
dresser, or just standing in the corner, waiting to be admired by all.
I bought my orchid in a weak moment in the local supermarket as they had a
special offer. It was flowering, blossoming, and quite tall. After a month the
flowers started to wilt, hang their heads despite my care with regular supplies
of specially bought orchid fertiliser and regular water. I did not drown my
plant as it seems once a week suffices.
Eventually my orchid was reduced to a corner on the patio in the shade where it
was forgotten, shunned and no longer required. The flowers had gone and bare
stalks do not impress when the locals come for a visit. That was until this
week (about three months later).
“What is that on the orchid” Mr. Swiss asked. I almost answered “what ochid” as I had cast
all memory of an orchid out of my mind, having discovered that my roses and
buddleia were blossoming in the garden – I mean who wants an orchid.
I took a closer look at my orchid and this is what I discovered.
It seemed that a botanical miracle had taken
place in a dismal corner of the patio. It was alive, showing a display of
buds. This was about three days ago. The buds are still there, but I am sure
they are thinking of opening. The plant has now been removed to the table on
the patio and we are waiting for the great day when it flowers. It seems I was
not the only one to find the development interesting. After a closer look I
found this little chap perched on the top of the highest branch.
Watch this space for more developments:
life is so exciting on my patio.
Seems your orchid has a new lease on life. Please keep us posted on developments.
ReplyDeleteLove that interesting critter you found on the top branch, and a good shot of him!!
The one plant I can not grow and have totally given up on is Orchids. Well done to you, I did read to let them hibernate in between flowering in a cool dark place. I tried it too, still just got 2 sticks. LOL
ReplyDeleteIs that a grasshopper or a locust, any way, will that not eat your new buds???