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Post by maggyd on Jan 31, 2008 23:23:22 GMT 1
Well Ive just repotted my moth orchid! I found a clear plastic Quality Street round dish and burned holes in the bottom it works a treat. ;D
I had to cut a couple of the aerial roots and I did as you said C3Ds and dusted them with cinnamon, it looks much better now it is back sitting in the compost instead of falling out.
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 11, 2008 15:28:38 GMT 1
I bought an orchid for Mothering Sunday for my mom and it is in my house. I can't remember the name of it but the cat has taken a liking to it!
Last week I caught her 'batting' the buds off with her paws and hitting the flowers! Yesterday she was nudging the stems with her nose. Hubby has said she was playing with it when he collected her on Saturday.
Do all cats do this or is just this little kitten (nearly 8 months old)? I do keep moving the plant - it's almost dizzy!
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Post by Sleepy on Mar 11, 2008 15:43:43 GMT 1
I bought an orchid for Mothering Sunday for my mom and it is in my house. I can't remember the name of it but the cat has taken a liking to it! Last week I caught her 'batting' the buds off with her paws and hitting the flowers! Yesterday she was nudging the stems with her nose. Hubby has said she was playing with it when he collected her on Saturday. Do all cats do this or is just this little kitten (nearly 8 months old)? I do keep moving the plant - it's almost dizzy! "The Cat"  Is our beloved little Poppycat now just known as 'The Cat' Poor Poppycat! |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 11, 2008 15:48:31 GMT 1
I bought an orchid for Mothering Sunday for my mom and it is in my house. I can't remember the name of it but the cat has taken a liking to it! Last week I caught her 'batting' the buds off with her paws and hitting the flowers! Yesterday she was nudging the stems with her nose. Hubby has said she was playing with it when he collected her on Saturday. Do all cats do this or is just this little kitten (nearly 8 months old)? I do keep moving the plant - it's almost dizzy! "The Cat" Is our beloved little Poppycat now just known as 'The Cat' Poor Poppycat! Sorry - I will apologise to Poppycat later! |
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Post by Sleepy on Mar 11, 2008 15:50:21 GMT 1
"The Cat" Is our beloved little Poppycat now just known as 'The Cat' Poor Poppycat! Sorry - I will apologise to Poppycat later! And so you should. Sorry I can't help you with your question though. I have never owned an orchid :sigh |
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Post by 4pygmies on Mar 11, 2008 15:58:20 GMT 1
I expect she's just discovered the Joy of Plants.........or maybe that it's quite fun playing pingpong...one of my cats, Wilbur, used to do a similar thing with my Spider plant many moons ago. Dunno if it's wise to let it continue though - are they dangerous for cats to eat? She might start chewing on it soon.....
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 11, 2008 16:09:51 GMT 1
I expect she's just discovered the Joy of Plants.........or maybe that it's quite fun playing pingpong...one of my cats, Wilbur, used to do a similar thing with my Spider plant many moons ago. Dunno if it's wise to let it continue though - are they dangerous for cats to eat? She might start chewing on it soon..... I think it's the way the flowers hang on the plant and 'flutter' when she taps them, but like you I don't know if they are dangerous to cats. |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 11, 2008 21:56:36 GMT 1
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 12, 2008 10:49:21 GMT 1
Thanks maggyd, I've had a quick look but didn't find orchids, will have a proper look later. Useful site though. How's your Ludisia? Have the flowers opened yet - mine haven't. |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 13, 2008 14:02:57 GMT 1
My Orchid Expert book (Hessayon) has arrived ;D No excuse now!
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Post by maggyd on Mar 13, 2008 16:01:27 GMT 1
Thanks maggyd, I've had a quick look but didn't find orchids, will have a proper look later. Useful site though. How's your Ludisia? Have the flowers opened yet - mine haven't. Yes they are just about going over !! they are sooooooo tiny though Ill see if I can take a piccy. |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 13, 2008 16:31:39 GMT 1
Thanks maggyd, I've had a quick look but didn't find orchids, will have a proper look later. Useful site though. How's your Ludisia? Have the flowers opened yet - mine haven't.  |
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Post by maggyd on Mar 13, 2008 16:33:08 GMT 1
Id never get a job as a photographer!!!
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Post by bogmyrtle on Mar 31, 2008 13:43:44 GMT 1
 I believe there was an orchid show at the Botanical Gardens yesterday - useless to mention it now, I completely forgot! There is one next Saturday at Arden School, Knowle from 11.00 - 16.00hrs run by the Soilhull Orchid Society. Maggyd, my Ludisia has flowered ;D I took some photographs over the weekend, will post them if they are any good (knowing how I take them!).
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Post by maggyd on Apr 1, 2008 20:51:09 GMT 1
No you must post them B.M. they must be better than mine!! ;D The witch Im being given my new camera at the weekend so if the flowers stay on till then Ill post a close up! they are lovely when you look closely they are just tiny.(and leggy)  |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jun 2, 2008 12:55:24 GMT 1
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Post by maggyd on Jun 2, 2008 13:07:27 GMT 1
They are very interesting these demonstrations they show a lot of different plants and how to care for them, I went to one at a big Garden Centre in our area.
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Post by petal on Jul 26, 2009 21:50:46 GMT 1
well i am at it again, i was looking in the gardening shop on friday and spotted them selling off there orchids, so i couldnot resist and got two more to add to my collection, they only cost £1 99p each, what a bargain,
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Post by maggyd on Jul 26, 2009 22:08:42 GMT 1
That was a bargain petal  I think you get hooked on them dont you? they flower for such a long time they are a bargain even at M&Ss prices! mind like you I like a bargain its not the same when you have paid ffull price. |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jul 27, 2009 13:09:39 GMT 1
Well done Petal, can I come shopping with you? I need some new indoor plants but I am trying to sort things out in the house to make it easier for me as well! I'll never be minimilist............
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Post by petal on Jul 27, 2009 15:35:28 GMT 1
i know that feeling myrtle, i've no room on my window sill in the lounge but i still manage to cram more in, i went back there today to try to get some more[my daughter likes them to] but they have all gone, never mind i will keep looking for my bargains down at the yewtree, op's now you no where to go,xx
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Post by Biggles on Jul 27, 2009 20:15:20 GMT 1
I have often seen Orchids for Sale but have never thought of buying one--Now I might just get interested--
Do they take much looking after?
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Post by petal on Jul 28, 2009 8:26:19 GMT 1
no bigs they dont need much looking after, and they are so beautiful and flower for ages, you should invest in one or two, i will have to take some photo's of them and put them on here for you to see, do you remember my baby orchid, he is doing very well now, no flowers jet but new leaves are coming, ;D
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Post by Biggles on Jul 28, 2009 10:57:10 GMT 1
Thanks Petal--I hope Maggs reminds me to buy them when they are in our shops--then I can give them a go--
Looking forward to your photographs--
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Post by maggyd on Jul 28, 2009 19:14:45 GMT 1
Morrisons are always quite reasonable Biggs and they have offers now and again if I see any Ill e.mail you
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