My Orchid 1
by Xueling Zou
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My Orchid 1
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Xueling Zou
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Photograph - Original Art By Xueling Zou
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Thank you for viewing my original art. © Xueling Zou -
Can you believe that my orchid (yellow cymbidium) finally is blooming now after TEN years of rest? What a "Sleeping Beauty"!
A good friend of mine - she is a plant expert gave this orchid to me (a plant lover) during the spring time when I just got settled here. It was in a one gallon container, and bloomed with gorgeous yellow flowers. I was so touched by her sincere friendship, at the same time I was overjoyed to watch the flowers whenever I had a little time.
She also taught me how to treat this type of orchid, what kind of fertilizers used during which season, how often to water it with a treated water (temperature, no chlorine, etc.). I did take very good care of my orchid like a super princess. Left it and moved it around in a perfect spot, no direct sunlit, only the morning sun or later afternoon ones. No matter how busy I was, I'd rather have missed my breakfasts hundred times, but the first thing I spritzed it for increasing the humidity after I got up every morning. Because the area where I live there is no rain about six month usually.
Actually, I had been doing the same treatment for years. And each year I had a hope to see the flowers for the next spring. Nothing happened, besides I transplanted it into a four gallon container in 9 years. Maybe it was a hermaphroditic I thought... Last year, I almost forgot about it, watered it when I remembered to, maybe once or twice a month, only fertilize a couple of times maximum if I remembered correctly.
Before the Chinese Luna New Year, I normally do a major clean job for everything. So, I moved all my plants around. What a big surprise to see there were two bud stems standing out from the silent orchid. I almost could not believe my eyes.
Now, it blooms so beautifully in my backyard, I've been busy to capture this precious beauty queen almost everyday with a big smile. What magic, it can bring me so much joy:-)! I wonder if the nature plays game with me, or what I should do it next;-).
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Comments (34)
Sadie Reneau
Zou -- I agree with all comments...I struggle with an African violet, yet it will amaze me and blossom when I'm not watching! Nice photography!
EricaMaxine Price
Yeahhhhhhh! 2nd place... you are so talented. Congrats. I guess the Orchid knew when to bloom.
Brian Wallace
Congratulations Xueling, on your 2nd place win in the contest - Spring Flowers. Beautiful flowers!
Bob Orsillo
Your use of light my friend is always beautiful. And your orchids, you are an artist in the garden. .. v/f/su/+1
Marsha Heiken
Zueling,I loved the story.Couldn't quit reading. Awesome.You stood firm long enough it came back and thanked you. Gorgeous. SO Beautiful. I love the beauty it has. Thanks for comment,Hugs,Marsha
Christiane Schulze
Beautiful play of light and great capture Xueling - thanks for your nice feedback - Chris :-))
Clare Bambers
Absolutely fabulous image of your beautiful orchid. I could never get mine to flower again and wasn't as patient as you!! I do have a lot of moth orchids though and they regularly flower. v/f
Jenny Rainbow
Those orchids are shining against the black background, an impressive presentation, Xueling!
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Your orchid is so beautiful and you've captured so well, Xueling. Gorgeous lighting. ____ Ana
EricaMaxine Price
Magnificent! I love orchids. Waiting for mine to wake up too. The leaves are green, thick, very different than yours. I sure hope I don't have to wait 10 years. No wonder they are so expensive. Beautiful work Xueling. A refreshing sight.
Therese Alcorn
What an amazing orchid, Xueling - to think it lay dormant for 10 years!! Such a beautiful image! V/F