A Small Orchid Plant: I gave this plant to my wife on Valentines Day last year. When the last flowers dropped, I assumed that she would just discard it. She didn't, instead she kept it...

Streets Loc: Euless, TX.

I gave this plant to my wife on Valentines Day last year. When the last flowers dropped, I assumed that she would just discard it. She didn't, instead she kept it watered and fertilized. Her persistence resulted in the plant producing even better blooms than the original ones. It is destined to be in bloom for Valentines Day again this year.

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NMGal Loc: NE NM

She has a green thumb. Nice shot.

Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL

Small, but beautiful. My wife grows a bunch of orchids all the time. When they seem totally spent she throws them out in a shady area next to the house and they miraculously regenerate and bloom again. She has plants that are several years old now and still going.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Beautiful plant and shot!

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

Congratulations to your wife; her persistence paid off well. I like your composition but your flash is a little over powering. Will your camera let you dial it down?

Dodie

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

Streets wrote:

I gave this plant to my wife on Valentines Day last year. When the last flowers dropped, I assumed that she would just discard it. She didn't, instead she kept it watered and fertilized. Her persistence resulted in the plant producing even better blooms than the original ones. It is destined to be in bloom for Valentines Day again this year.

I have been enjoying Orchids for several years And yes, they regenerate and produce more flowers. I’ve got a couple of them that have bloom twice in one year. They are lovely.
Bruce.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Streets wrote:

I gave this plant to my wife on Valentines Day last year. When the last flowers dropped, I assumed that she would just discard it. She didn't, instead she kept it watered and fertilized. Her persistence resulted in the plant producing even better blooms than the original ones. It is destined to be in bloom for Valentines Day again this year.

Great image!!!
I have never had one survive, but then I killed a cactus

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Streets Loc: Euless, TX.

luvmypets wrote:

Congratulations to your wife; her persistence paid off well. I like your composition but your flash is a little over powering. Will your camera let you dial it down?

Dodie

The shot was made with sunlight shining through a single pane picture window. The camera was set to auto speed and manual F stop.

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

Streets wrote:

The shot was made with sunlight shining through a single pane picture window. The camera was set to auto speed and manual F stop.

Nice image

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

Streets wrote:

The shot was made with sunlight shining through a single pane picture window. The camera was set to auto speed and manual F stop.

Thanks for clarifying!! Your window gets very strong sunlight!!

Dodie

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Your wife did a great job, Streets, beautiful shot.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Streets wrote:

I gave this plant to my wife on Valentines Day last year. When the last flowers dropped, I assumed that she would just discard it. She didn't, instead she kept it watered and fertilized. Her persistence resulted in the plant producing even better blooms than the original ones. It is destined to be in bloom for Valentines Day again this year.

It's magnificent - and apparently thrives on love

Personally, at my house, we have been responsible for the demise of at least a dozen of these - not matter how we have cared for them

Anyway, a great phaleonopsis portrait here 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

Yes, they come back if you take care of them. They are easy to take care of. I have several.

Streets Loc: Euless, TX.

Thanks for all of your positive comments. Ditto from my wife.