From my point of view, most of the orchids that are mass produced and
supplied to HD, Lowes and other similar type outlets including many
standard orchid outlets, are meant to be "throw away" plants. My
experience with this type of orchid plant is that generally they have
been pushed so hard to make them flower so "prettily" that they're
exhausted. It can take 2 or more years to bring them back into
reasonable health to get them to bloom again. Healthy seedlings would
be a better buy.
S V




John DeGood wrote in message ...
I received a nice phalaenopsis from my family today for my birthday.
The attached tag (from KB aka Klassic Beauties aka Kerry's Bromeliad
Nursery) contained accurate culture information, and it even referenced
the AOS website "for advanced growing information."

But the back of the tag disturbed me. It featured a tombstone icon
marked with an orchid flower and the letters "RIP", followed by this
caption:

"Plants can be discarded when no longer
flowering. It's okay. We'll grow more!"

Imagine the outcry if a pet store sold their product with similar labeling:

"Cats can be discarded when no longer
kittens. It's okay. We'll grow more!"

I'm indignant!

John (opposed to orchid euthanasia)