Thursday, June 2, 2011

ice cubes?


Son number one, and his beautiful wife, gifted me this beautiful orchid for Mothers Day. Son number one texted me two weeks later and asked, "Is your orchid dead yet?". He knows me well! I absolutely LOVE flowers, and flowering plants are even better, but my thumbs are very definitely pinkelish peachelish, and not at all green, if ya catch my drift. Said orchid is still looking gorgeous, but I fear her days are numbered, and as I told son number one, I try not to let her catch me looking at her.


Look at this beaut, milky white petals, set off with magenta centers, she truly deserves a better care taker.

Well, while picking up balloons for the aforementioned graduation of son number two, I noticed some pretty plants similar to her, awaiting purchase. On their tags were directions for care. The tag suggested three ice cubes per week! Yes, I said ice cubes. Crazy huh? It doesn't seem like her delicate self would like that coldness, but I'm gonna give it a try! I can see my right thumb turning a very slight shade of mint as I write, perhaps pretty orchid has a chance after all!
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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

The ice cubes are a great trick. They melt slowly and manage to spread evenly. This prevents soil from draining out. Wishing you well!

Katie said...

I am not much of a green thumb myself. That's why I am so thrilled about the garden. I actually haven't killed it yet! :)

Danielle said...

No green thumb here either...that is a good trick though! I often over water or underwater... if I remember to water in the first place:0)