I received this orchid as a gift in July 2009. After hearing they were hard to care for, I worried it wouldn’t last more than a week, leaving me with some explaining to do next time my friend came to visit.
Maybe the little fairy I appointed its gaurd is keeping it healthy? Maybe it’s my magical orchid powers? Or maybe it’s just the whopping 5 minutes I spend watering it each week. It’s been suprisingly easy to care for and I’m proud to say, so far it’s still alive and thriving!
I agree with you! Hard to keep this plants alive. I had one from my brother a few years ago and I replaced it twice trying to keep up the appearance of having kept his “alive” Finally I just had to confess! Good for you!!