orchids. easy to grow. beautiful to look at.

I took a break from working earlier, and photographed the orchids that are flowering on various windowsills in my house.

Orchids are very easy to keep, if you follow some basic guidelines.

They need light but not direct sunlight. So a windowsill that catches a little or no sun is ideal.

 

 

They need humidity. So mist them regularly, or keep them on a kitchen or bathroom windowsill.

 

Don't cut down the flower stems after the flowers have dropped off until the the stems actually die. You may be cutting off the place where the next flower stem will grow.

Support the stems for a lovely display.

 Keep your orchid in a clear plastic pot. The roots need some light, so an ordinary flower pot isn't a good idea.

Water regularly, with a little house plant food (I use Baby Bio) in the water. You really don't need to buy expensive orchid foods.

And - most important of all - spend time looking at the beautiful blooms.

Right - back to the poetry!