Orchids

My not so new passion, orchids. I promised that I will write some more about them. Before I bought my first orchid I was afraid that they are very demanding flowers and difficult to maintain them so beautiful like they are in shops. Then  I only reassure myself in that when I lost my first orchid received from a friend. For a long time I didn't even think to buy any more orchids and what is worse watch them die later.

But as time goes by orchids became more and more popular and I did again, I bought one, again. What really surprised me that orchid is still alive and it is nearly 2 years. Since then my collection got bigger, currently I have10 beautiful orchids, growing and blooming all the time.

I would like to introduce one of my flowers today. 

I choose this one because not long time ago I thought it wont survive. I found this orchid at work dying because lack of care.

I replanted it, removed all the rotten roots and was waiting and waiting. For couple of months there was no sign that this orchid will grow. Considering it had only 2 healthy roots left and drying leaves the chances were pretty low. But one day when I was checking my flowers like I do every day, I spoted a new root and new spike coming out. I was so happy. All people say whay are you doing it when for 5 pound you can buy a new orchid. Well satisfaction when your plant is growing and all the excitement  when your are waiting for first flower, priceless. I suppose when you do what you like will always make you happy and you just want do it more and more.

More tips and advice how to care for your orchids on Pepper's Monday.

Pepper xxx