I can't keep them alive! :disappointed:

they always go.... well....Kinda...... dead
:laughing:

They seem to thrive on neglect, which is probably why the 2 I received as gifts 18 months ago are still alive & now flowering again much to my surprise! I am renowned for murdering houseplants one way or another.

I was told to water them very very sparingly once a week and that is what I have done. However, a lady who owns a local a flower shop admitted to me that she only waters hers about once every 2-3 weeks. I did buy some orchid flower food from her & you just snip the end off a little plastic bottle & upend it & stick it into the bark-like potting material. About 6 weeks later I noticed new shoots appearing.

Another tip which seems to work is to keep them fairly cool & in a north facing window.

After all these pearls of wisdom I'll probably wake up tomorrow to find my orchids as dead as dodos..

Anyway, I hope this helps & good luck.

Great deal op, by the way

Bargain , £10 in Aldi leaflet I have just picked up.

I love Orchids, I will definitely be adding to my collection. Cheers OP... :smiley:

Great find Nin, bargain and lovely.

mam loves these,nice find op, heat :smiley:

Pot costs £3

I've never put one in the kitchen before - it obviously must grow ok in there - think I'm going to go and get myself one.

Will get 1 for mothers day

Thanks Nanny <3