After reading about orchid care and watching online videos on orchid care and spotting them at various shanties as we've passed by and visiting 3 orchids shops, I've taken a deep breath and purchased two small plants. Even the very poor locals seem to enjoy growing plants but they share cuttings with each other -- I'm not as privileged! My driver thought I was paying an outrageous price but they were the cheapest I could find so ... for $3.50 each, I now own two plants.
I'm starting out with one indoors, near a window and one out of doors in the shade but with afternoon light.
I've talked with Lusy about what we need to do and I'll coach her for the next week because she'll be the one taking care of them (unless they develop problems and anytime that we're gone).
Fortunately, she's proven to be very faithful and careful with the other plants I've purchased so far. She seems to enjoy keeping them looking sharp.
In Nigeria, I tried to have cut flowers in the house as often as possible. But here, well, how special to be able to have blooming orchid plants!
I'm feelin' pretty blessed!
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