Several months ago I joined the freecycle group in yahoo for my area. On freecycle people offer things that they would have thrown away to other group members who might have a use for them.I was reading my e-mails and noticed an offer for Orchid plants that the member no longer wanted and didn't want to throw out.
I responded to the member and told me to come pick them up.
In total she gave me about ten Orchids in
the different baskets and containers pictured.
Most were alive and growing but were in need of root trimming and to be repotted into the correct growing medium for their type.
I have been trying to identify the different types by using the computer to research them. Each class of Orchid requires different type of light exposure , growing medium and water requirements to thrive.
I thought that it was fantastic to get these plants for free and hope that I can nurse them back to health .
Some of the Orchids can be divided and will make new baskets.
They will make a welcome addition to the garden and provide a challenge to me to learn about them.
And all this for free.
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I've been watching here for awhile and know you are trying to build an inexpensive garden. I bring lots of orchids home from trashpiles and they are happily living in the gunbo limbo trees in my yard.
ReplyDeleteDon't make it more complicated than it is. Orchids are epiphytes and simply plants of opportunity. Of course, they would love to be replanted, but they all will be happy hanging in a shady tree. And just pour Peters 20-20-20 through them periodically and you will be rewarded with great blooms. Mine are loaded right now and have never been repotted. And they don't get Peters, they get lawn fertilizer.
I get such a thrill out of buying a half dead plant for .50c on the clearance bin or getting something someone has given up on and giving it new life :)
ReplyDeleteRichard,
ReplyDeleteI just now found your comment from way back in July. Please to forgive my incompetence. Thanks for the information on the Orchids beleave me I am greatful for any advice. Again I apologize and appreciate your visit.
Life.in.the.tropics,
ReplyDeleteCheap or free don't make it any less valuable only in the mind of the original owner. What is that old saying,"One man's trash is another man's treasure. Thanks for visitin awhile.