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Oct 29, 2014 6:53 PM CST

Name: Janice Hurd
Thompsonville Village, Ct. (Zone 6a)
"Where flowers bloom so does hope"

This is one of my faves-a micro mini Phal (I think) orchid mounted on a 5 inch stick. I has been hanging in my kitchen window for almost 3 years and blooms frequently. I have yet to get a photo that really captures it well. It shouldn't really be alive, has survived 2 major illnesses during which I was unable to care for it. Guess you could call us both survivors

Appendicula elegans Java

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Onewish1

Oct 30, 2014 3:12 AM CST

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Name: Allison
NJ (Zone 6a)

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pixie62560

Oct 30, 2014 4:26 AM CST

Name: Celeste
Northernmost and largest state (Zone 5a)
The Vacation Land!

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MotherRaphaela

Oct 30, 2014 6:19 AM CST

Name: Mother Raphaela
Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery NY (Zone 4b)

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RobinD

Oct 30, 2014 7:05 AM CST

Name: Marilyn
CT (Zone 5b)

Very pretty plant!

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JB

Oct 30, 2014 8:24 AM CST

Name: Jacquie (JB) Berger
Wrightstown, New Jersey (Zone 6b)

phoebesviolets said:This is one of my faves-a micro mini Phal (I think) orchid mounted on a 5 inch stick. I has been hanging in my kitchen window for almost 3 years and blooms frequently. I have yet to get a photo that really captures it well. It shouldn't really be alive, has survived 2 major illnesses during which I was unable to care for it. Guess you could call us both survivors

Appendicula elegans Java

I would give anything to have one of those that lived. How wonderful for you.

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Linneaj

Oct 30, 2014 1:47 PM CST

Name: Linnea
Southern Maine, border 5b/6a (Zone 5b)

Wow! It is really pretty! What a joy for the inside months!

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phoebesviolets

Oct 31, 2014 7:18 AM CST

Name: Janice Hurd
Thompsonville Village, Ct. (Zone 6a)
"Where flowers bloom so does hope"

Thanks so much everyone. Yes, this orchid is quite special to me and I am glad you all enjoyed it as well.

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo F. Buscaglia

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MotherRaphaela

Oct 31, 2014 7:31 AM CST

Name: Mother Raphaela
Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery NY (Zone 4b)

I had some moth orchids that lasted for several years and were in bloom almost all the time. Then the Big C intervened and I ran out of the time to keep up with them. But they were so beautiful while they lasted! If you can keep doing what you're doing you'll enjoy yours for many years to come! Plants respond well to care!

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luvsgrtdanes

Oct 31, 2014 1:12 PM CST

Name: Ronnie (Veronica)
Southeastern PA (Zone 6b)
Count your blessings, be grateful

Oh my I do love that orchid!

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anmiller86

May 6, 2015 7:32 AM CST

Name: Amber
NY (Zone 6a)

phoebesviolets said:This is one of my faves-a micro mini Phal (I think) orchid mounted on a 5 inch stick. I has been hanging in my kitchen window for almost 3 years and blooms frequently. I have yet to get a photo that really captures it well. It shouldn't really be alive, has survived 2 major illnesses during which I was unable to care for it. Guess you could call us both survivors

Appendicula elegans Java

Wow, that's beautiful! How did you get it mounted on the stick? Looks like a Cattleya to me actually, with the shape. It looks incredibly healthy and lovely! Do you just mist it? I LOVE orchids but I'm still pretty new to them.

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phoebesviolets

May 6, 2015 8:54 PM CST

Name: Janice Hurd
Thompsonville Village, Ct. (Zone 6a)
"Where flowers bloom so does hope"

Thanks! Can't take much credit for it, It loves to bloom! They just wrapped moss around the roots and tied it on with fishing line. the plant does the rest. Yes, you can mist it. Every couple of days I hold it under a tiny
stream of tepid water to wet the stick and the moss. Easy, as it hangs in the window over my kitchen sink. Should really use a purified water I guess, but I get lazy. Also have a Haraelle odorata (mini orchid) on a slightly larger stick. has tiny flowers. Got both from Andy's Orchids several years ago. Have you been to the ATP Orchids forum yet?

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo F. Buscaglia

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RobinD

May 7, 2015 7:04 AM CST

Name: Marilyn
CT (Zone 5b)

My orchids just languish.....I should give them a better home!

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phoebesviolets

May 7, 2015 10:35 AM CST

Name: Janice Hurd
Thompsonville Village, Ct. (Zone 6a)
"Where flowers bloom so does hope"

Do you know what your orchids are? some do very well in the house, but many need a sun room or greenhouse environment to be happy. Once you figure out which ones like your environment, they are as easy as any houseplant.

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo F. Buscaglia

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RobinD

May 8, 2015 7:36 AM CST

Name: Marilyn
CT (Zone 5b)

Two of mine are just moths......the 3rd is a mini that Kathy (Boojum) from MA gave me.....that one has to be grown cold & dry, so it's happy with me!

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phoebesviolets

May 8, 2015 8:10 AM CST

Name: Janice Hurd
Thompsonville Village, Ct. (Zone 6a)
"Where flowers bloom so does hope"

Boojum is awesome! she has an incredible home, beautiful grounds and if I remember correctly, greenhouse! She was very helpful when I had questions. The moths do very well in house, depending on the exposure you give them. Mine loved my sw windows! Just curious, know the name of your mini? I love mini's as I have space constraints.

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo F. Buscaglia

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RobinD

May 9, 2015 7:14 AM CST

Name: Marilyn
CT (Zone 5b)

Sorry, not a clue! I visited Boojum several times on the Mohawk Trail.......hundreds of orchids! I understand that she has moved from the farm.....

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phoebesviolets

May 9, 2015 10:57 AM CST

Name: Janice Hurd
Thompsonville Village, Ct. (Zone 6a)
"Where flowers bloom so does hope"

RobinD said:Sorry, not a clue! I visited Boojum several times on the Mohawk Trail.......hundreds of orchids! I understand that she has moved from the farm.....

Oh, didn't know she moved, been awhile

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo F. Buscaglia

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immike1

Oct 5, 2019 6:57 AM CST

Name: Mike
Easton, PA (Zone 6b)

phoebesviolets said:This is one of my faves-a micro mini Phal (I think) orchid mounted on a 5 inch stick. I has been hanging in my kitchen window for almost 3 years and blooms frequently. I have yet to get a photo that really captures it well. It shouldn't really be alive, has survived 2 major illnesses during which I was unable to care for it. Guess you could call us both survivors

Appendicula elegans Java

Looks like a Tolumnia, is it still blooming for you?

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