Perfectly beautiful. If only those two thin dimes I have in my pocket would mate and produce babies.......

Oh very nice. The second one reminds me of grapefruit.

Some folks buy these as disposable plants. [As soon as their done blooming they throw them away.] Rather sad in a way, but cost-wise it is much cheaper than buying cut flowers.

It is a shame since they are so easy to grow. I have my first one in an upstairs east window. I really want to move it to the living room. It would be another east window but not as bright because the garage takes away early morning sun. It is also warmer. Do you think I could move it. When I bought it I had it on a shelf next to a south window-it did just fine there...so why am I afraid to move it.

I will answer my own question. This plant seems happy where it is. If I moved it downstairs, the environment might not be as good but it would be much more admired. Environment vs positive reinforcement and admiration.!!! Is this being silly?

Some folks buy these as disposable plants

And some folks take advantage of that fact. Years ago I new a guy who had an interior landscape company who provided Orchids and other plants to high end malls and hotels. When the Orchids were done blooming he'd come by and pick them up to "throw away" but he'd just put them back in the greenhouse and resell them to the same places the next time they were blooming.

Orchids don't seem to like me so I have to resist the urge to buy some. I'd really like a few of the green or brown ones I've seen.

Toots, ya done good! It's thrilling to get an orchid to re-bloom. I love white orchids. They're pristine and peaceful. I want another one....killed my first one. Your second one looks like 'Kaleidoscope'. It's one of the longest blooming phals around. Way to go, Toots!!!

Yep-that is what the tag says. I was back at HD today and had another phal in my cart but put it back. I have 3 now and I think that should be enough. I was in the orchid forum today reading about someone who wants to sell his collection of 250.

It is hard for me to use restraint. It seems like when I let myself buy a new plant a few more follow.