tarev said:I read if the orchid leaves are turning darker green, means it needs more light.
Exactly - so now they're in the southern window of the living room. We'll see if that helps.
It really isn't a problem to get it to bloom again, just like this time. You can keep it in water if you like until Sept. or so, then take it out and put it some place dark for 8 weeks - pull it out, start all over again. If you plant it in dirt you can do the same thing, just withhold water until the leaves yellow (or cut them off if you prefer) and stick it in a dark place... same thing. No problem.
I've seen them planted around here - I never thought they'd be hardy here, but evidently you just need to plant them quite deep (8"). I thought I'd sacrifice one bulb as an experiment (not like I don't have enough, lol...) I probably should have planted it earlier in the year, oh well.
