Well I Went And Did It Again ..
I fell victim to one of my guilty pleasures yet again. I don't even think it has been that long since my last pot about Orchids, and here I find myself creating yet another post about them. This time, like last time, started with a simple trip to the grocery store. I really must stop going to buy food. I could be buying ice cream or chocolate or something healthy (Sorry I can't think of anything healthy..lol), but NO. I choose to feed my house plant habit!
So the part about me in the store finding the Orchid, placing it into my cart, and purchasing it, is a total blur. My mind is blank of those details.. haha. I do remember it being in my cart when I left the store though. Here it is in my cart.. maybe I didn't put it there and someone else did.
I found a spot in the Jeep for it, although not ideal for transporting delicate flowers. I made it work and drove slower than normal home. I even had to pull over a few time to let other faster drivers pass. Good thing I only live about 4 miles from the store.
After I got the new Orchid home, guess who was the first one interested in it?? You guessed right, Pepper! He was all over it. Sniff sniff here, sniff sniff there. Very interesting indeed.
I really like this shot. He looks so cute. I really think he is probably disappointed in the fact this can not be eaten by him. Or maybe he really wanted to pee on it. Not sure.
I bought this one because I liked the contrast of it. I liked the purple spots against the white leaves. Also the yellow center is kind of cool too.
Of course I made room for it on the "Orchid Wall". Now we have a total of 7 of them! So exciting!! They really do add so much life and color into our living area.
What Orchid post would be complete without a close up of the flowers?! They look like little birds with their mouths open wide.. waiting for mama bird to return. Unfortunately I am no mama bird and I don't carry worms around with me (despite what you may think) but I do have a sip of water for them. hehe.
A handful of the other Orchids are still in bloom, brightening the breakfast area and family room up. Each one is just a little different than the others. Just enough different to make each one interesting on it's own.
No More For A While!
I promise (fingers crossed and behind my back)
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“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery each day.
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Haha of course you don't remember how it happened. I believe you. I happens to me too :D
And it is beautiful! They all are.
Pepper approves :)
Haha. So true. They're like a magnet to my hands. Do you know of there is an Orchids Anonymous group of some kind?? Hehe. I always need Peppers approval. He knows a good plant when he sniffs one 😆
I am sure there is! But they are hiding very well :p
Rule number one: "Never talk about Orchids Anonymous" :D
Love you spotted orchid.
You have a nice place to put them all in a row together. Makes a nice display.
Thank you! I really like the spotting. It's just something different. They love it there on that wall. Not much sun but bright enough. 😁
Oh I knew it hahahahha! Sinful Orchid Adventures part 2. This one is so beautiful, it really looks lovely. I think you found a new hobby hihi. The more the better.
The quote about curiosity grabbed my attention. I think there is so much truth in his words. A curious mind will always learn. And learning is very good in life, we can never be too smart.
Never too Smart! That's me.. always learning and re-learning. haha. Thank you for the encouragement. I am going out to buy another right now! hehe. It is a new hobby I suppose. I would love an Orchid House.. like a green house attached to my home. Somewhere where I could moderate the temp and humidity. But then I would not be able to enjoy them in the same way.
Uuu great, you can be now the Orchid Whisperer hihi. I do think that having an orchid house would be amazing..... I dream having something similar, but with various flowers.
Do It!! Flowers are our friends.. hehe. The Orchid Whisperer.. I like it but not sure I measure up to such a honorable title.
I love plants too, I started to buy more myself.
No such thing as too many plants!!! That is a particularly gorgeous one too! !tip
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I am going to agree with you.. and your not helping my addiction Jaynie.. haha. Thanks for the compliment on a good choice! Also thank you for the tip 😁
My pleasure :D and as for the addiction... I do not think it is one that needs help haha! :)
Orchids are great and beautiful ;) Thanks for sharing
Glad you liked them! Thank you!!
I love phalenopsis. Cute purple splotched one you got there!
Thank you. I thought it was pretty unique given the type of orchid it is. We share something in common I see.
Phaelenopsis, dendrobia, catadalia, slipper orchids ive grown them all.
You are a true Orchid expert it sounds like!
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