Another denbrobium
This is a group of four Dendrobium Emma White. They were bought for their value as a decorator item in a house. They have just finished blooming and the owner passed them on without trying to grow them.

These plants were bought at a grocery store. The store sells many orchids a day and frankly they are a better value than cut flowers. Dendrobiums last a long time and can take being underwatered very well so they are also easier than cut flowers to take care of.

The Napa Valley Orchid Society is all about growing and blooming orchids. When I want an orchid to add to my collection, I go to a grower I know or is recommended by another member. Definitely NOT the grocery store. It is best to start with the largest, healtiest plant available, and that means being willing to spend more than $12.95.

So why do rescue orchids at all? For the experience. If you can bring these poor creatures back from the brink, you can keep an orchid you paid $100 for alive.

Are these really even rescue orchids? They look pretty good. Three of them have new growth. But you can't tell a thing about an orchid without looking at the roots. Move your mouse pointer over the right front pot to see the roots.

Another dendrobium continued.