Do you see what is blooming in the crotch of my tree?
Did you even know my tree had a crotch? How about a pit? It surely has a pit. Perhaps that is more appropriate. But where is the fun in being appropriate?
This is my 'bloomer' after I tied her {bloom} up.
Remember way back when....I posted about 'greening' up the house with my sweet friend Kelly.
If you don't, that is ok. The gist is, Kelly and I spent some time filling beautiful glass vases/jars with all sorts of plants/flowers for the inside of my house.
This baby ended up in our bathroom on the shower ledge. {February 2012}
Kelly is an expert in all things green...specifically orchids.
You know what? My MIL is also...I usually give them my 'done blooming or sickly looking' orhids and they make them better.
The last time Kelly was here and I tried to pawn a few off to her she said: Stick them in one of your trees, gently attach them with twine or raffia and they will love it.
And again, she was right.
You know what? My MIL is also...I usually give them my 'done blooming or sickly looking' orhids and they make them better.
The last time Kelly was here and I tried to pawn a few off to her she said: Stick them in one of your trees, gently attach them with twine or raffia and they will love it.
And again, she was right.
See the roots attaching themselves. They are huggers.
I've got at least 5 'out there' on the property and that one blooming in the crotch today?
It used to be blooming in my bathroom next to my shower.
Fitting huh?
Orchids love crotches. What are the chances of someone googling that and getting me?
XOXO
She had such a good idea. Who knew? I love that crotch hugger!
ReplyDeleteToo too too funny! I had no idea, though, that orchids could grow in trees. That is so cool.
ReplyDeleteWell, you learn something new every day! Looks like I should go tree crotch orchid shopping.
ReplyDeleteI did - I googled it - you are not on page one. I couldn't look farther as there is some pretty disturbing stuff that comes up - not that I clicked through - but ewww to the other 'orchids love crotches' - not your post - your post is beautiful and now I'm jealous that I can't put my orchids in my crotches - pits - trees....
ReplyDeleteFunny but crotch is the correct term. I just love it when I can be correct and inappropriate :)
ReplyDeleteI had no idea! It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWho knew orchids liked crotches? I've got a few sickly ones around here, not sure I can find a fitting crotch though...
ReplyDeleteWho knew? I used to like crotches, but now I just stay away from them. They are trouble!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and it looks so pretty.... sort of a symbiotic relationship the tree and the orchid have going I guess you could say?
ReplyDeleteOrchids are easy my friend. Give them some orchid food once every month or so and they just grow grow grow. Especially when they are placed into a "crotch"...happy orchid blooms..
ReplyDeleteThis is the coolest idea!
ReplyDeleteLove how clever you are!
Anonymous is me Busy Bee. HH....LOL
ReplyDeleteonly, only, ONLY you!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Now all your trees need to have fancy crotches.
ReplyDeleteYou just didn't want to be the only tree hugger in your family so you created a fan club!!! Who knew that orchids would grow in trees? Not me!
ReplyDeleteI did not know that orchids could also be tree-huggers, but if it could happen, it would be one of your orchids, Suz - you're so green! And the crotch word? I predict you are going to have some new visitors here - and maybe some "spam" to weed through!
ReplyDeleteCrotch humor....very funny....couldn't try putting an orchid in a tree here in CA...it would be dead in a week...although they grow beautifully in my garden window...just give them 3 ice cubes 2x a week :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday!
i saw some beautiful orchids at the grocery store in every shade of pink to purple to blue, they were breath taking, and since i gazed at them for quite awhile, i couldnt breathe. i nearly dropped dead gorgeous over those babies... as i am here writing this comment, you know i'm still kickin' but i LERVE that your trees have crotches! i have one too, but if an orchid starts growing out of mine i will shit myself.... ;P
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ReplyDeleteWow girl, that's amazing! I have always thought of orchids as being so tender...Come to find out they'll even grow in the crotch of a tree!! have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteBwaaaa-haaa-haaa! I guess as long as the crotches don't get de-flowered, you'll be in good shape! :D
ReplyDeleteand here I thought I was going to see a porta potty in your yard because you were doing some big reno and getting rid of your zebra rug - didn't know I was going to an education in all things that don't grow well in colorado (though I am not complaining because I live here for a reason!)
ReplyDeleteI had no idea you could do 'that' with an orchid. Cracks me up. LOL
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that flowers could be crotch huggers! LOL One more reason to love the weather in Florida!
ReplyDeleteI give my orchids away, too. I bet it's too dry here for crotch-hugging. Too bad.
ReplyDeletewho'd a thunk? what a wonderful thing.
ReplyDeleteI always learn something when I visit here. I expect to see many blooming orchids in your yard in the days ahead.
ReplyDeleteImagine having an orchid in one's crotch. Er, well, maybe imagining that is not such a great idea. Better to visualize the orchid in the tree.
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