I've always had a black thumb. Which is odd because my dad's side of the family can grow pumpkins and roses out of concrete. I'm not sure why, but the green gene definitely skipped a generation.
Since being here I've managed to kill a mandarin orange plant (our first Chinese New Year), a large palm (until my helper Lyn nursed it back to life by watering it every day and shoving used tea bags in the soil?!), and many an orchid. It's always a sad affair because I really like how plants and flowers look and smell.
With some friendly tips from Lyn (like misting orchid blossoms with a spray bottle daily) I've found myself the proud owner of two orchid plants that have sprouted new blossoms in the last few months! These puppies were bald - and I wasn't convinced they'd ever sprout again, but now one plant alone has 18 - EIGHTEEN! - buds that are blooming or about to blossom!
I feel like I just should receive some tai tai merit badge or something.
Speaking of flowers, the coolest looking tree is blooming outside our building. It has two-toned flowers - pink underneath and white on top. I promise I'm not turning into some horticulturist, but you have to admit this is a cool tree.
Since being here I've managed to kill a mandarin orange plant (our first Chinese New Year), a large palm (until my helper Lyn nursed it back to life by watering it every day and shoving used tea bags in the soil?!), and many an orchid. It's always a sad affair because I really like how plants and flowers look and smell.
With some friendly tips from Lyn (like misting orchid blossoms with a spray bottle daily) I've found myself the proud owner of two orchid plants that have sprouted new blossoms in the last few months! These puppies were bald - and I wasn't convinced they'd ever sprout again, but now one plant alone has 18 - EIGHTEEN! - buds that are blooming or about to blossom!
I feel like I just should receive some tai tai merit badge or something.
Speaking of flowers, the coolest looking tree is blooming outside our building. It has two-toned flowers - pink underneath and white on top. I promise I'm not turning into some horticulturist, but you have to admit this is a cool tree.
very pretty tree indeed!
ReplyDeleteany idea what it might be called?