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Sunday, July 22, 2007

saved from the trash heap

this evening just before dusk i walked around outside picking up some debris from the rainstorms of the weekend. much to my surprise i spotted this luscious magenta orchid bloom.

with all of my suppose-ed green thumbery, i have no ability to keep orchids blooming. like bromeliads, i have purchased several and even been gifted with a few to place inside my home. after only a few short weeks of enjoyment and all blooms have made their way to the surface below, my habit has been to place them outside somewhere as if i think they might re-bloom. it never happens. sure the greenery stays green-- but no blooms. lately i have faced reality, saved myself the trouble of watering and wondering and i just go ahead and toss them from house to trash. it might help if i would do a little research to find out what they require to flourish. but - alas- if it doesn't come easy- sad to say- i don't usually fiddle with it.
this one has conquered the odds. maybe someone can help me identify this survivor?

4 comments:

  1. can't help you there. but i liked your chambers' quote and this part especially: "if you are depending upon anything but Him, you will never know when He is gone."

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  2. mlm: imagine that- it is the part of this writing that i like best too.

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  3. No, I cannot help you identify it, but I think you could name it 'survivor', as that is what it is. I can't even produce such beauty on purpose, and you get results even from a trash heap.

    Since the orchid species is an original from the jungles, maybe they like the less pampered caretaking. I would try this on all your wilting throwaways, ignore them for a while, and see what happens. Obviously, your trash heap is rich in organic matter that allows the sick plant to recover and thrive. You have nothing to lose but time.

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  4. sg: i have heard the very same (less pampered caretaking) about orchids- "they are so easy to grow". for some reason- not for me.

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Have a blessed day,
Meems


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