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Sunday, November 11, 2012

My Sunday Best

I finally did it,
I purchased an Orchid!
A "just add ice" Orchid...have you ever heard of them?

Don't you just adore the color?
So here's the scoop.
Caring for a "just add ice" Orchid is as simple as 1 - 2 - 3!
1. Water with 3 ice cubes, once per week.
2. Place in a bright, well lit location, avoiding direct sunlight.
3. 65 - 85 degrees, locate away from drafts.
I purchased this baby on October 26, 2012, for 18 buck-a-roos,
in my local Stop N Shop.
I "ice" her on Sundays and she looks quite stunning.

So far so good!!
Sharing today with Nancy at A Rural Journal
for Your Sunday Best

 Pictures taken 10/26/2012
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32 comments:

  1. BethNovember 11, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    The orchid is beautiful!

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  2. chicaNovember 11, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Tenho sempre aqui em casa.Elas nascem e renascem.E eu a ficar feliz ,cada vez! beijos,chica

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  3. S. EtoleNovember 11, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    I have a friend who is trying this. Your photos are splendid.

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  4. DeniseinVANovember 11, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    That is so interesting, never heard of 3 ice orchids before. It's gorgeous! I haven't jumped in buying one yet. You'll have to let me know how you do with yours.

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  5. TexWisGirlNovember 11, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    shoulda known she'd be PURPLE! :)

    have you named her? besides 'just add ice', that is...

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  6. AdrienneNovember 11, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    hmmm...even I could do that! might have to give this a try!

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  7. Ruth HiebertNovember 11, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    She is a beauty. I just wonder why you would get a purple one.This said with a grin on my face.:)

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  8. AndeeNovember 11, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    It is so pretty! I want one.

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  9. Buttons ThoughtsNovember 11, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    They are truly beautiful my best friend has them I would be afraid to kill it. Love the colour. Hugs B

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  10. Sharon MNovember 11, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    It's very pretty. I have never had luck with orchids.

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  11. Miss DebbieNovember 11, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Never heard of one (the ice part) but it is beautiful!

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  12. Brian KingNovember 11, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    That's gorgeous, Debbie! Really nice!

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  13. eileeninmdNovember 11, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Debbie, your orchid is beautiful. And I love the color purple too. Have a great evening!

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  14. grammie gNovember 11, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Hi Debbie..Hmmm lets see..Nope...can't understand why you took purple ; )...The ice trick is new to me..hope it does the
    trick : )!!
    Gorgeous
    Grace

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  15. SaunNovember 11, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    My son got me one well I killed it whoops...

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  16. SaunNovember 11, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    I just read Texwisgirl's comment made me laugh "just add ice" lol

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  17. Muffy's MarksNovember 11, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    It is a beautiful plant...love the color. Good luck with it.

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  18. Grandma Barb's This and ThatNovember 11, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Gorgeous "Purple" orchid!
    Maybe I could even grow one if all I had to do was add ice.

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  19. Bonnie KNovember 11, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Lucky you. Mine always die. It is a beauty.

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  20. Cheryl @ TFDNovember 11, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Just simply beautiful! I learn something new everyday as I didn't know about the ice.

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  21. AnonymousNovember 12, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Beautiful

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  22. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmNovember 12, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I LOVE it! So pretty. May it have a long life :-)

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  23. Rosemary AubutNovember 12, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Yes my daughter got one as a gift! Very pretty good luck with it!

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  24. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥November 12, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Oh Debbie welcome you very beautiful.
    Wprowdziłaś much fun tropical flowers.
    Your orchids are perfectly
    Have a nice day

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  25. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥November 12, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Debbie, have you given me a lot of happiness!!!!

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  26. IdaNovember 12, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    That is a gorgeous orchid. I've never heard of using ice cubes to water them though, how interesting.

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  27. NancyNovember 12, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    After mine bloomed, they've been rather lackluster. I'm hoping Spring brings some blooms. Love the color -- so unlike you Debbie! :)

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  28. MarijkeNovember 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    What a beautiful orchid you have. I never heard of the icecubes before. I am told orchids need water of roomtemperature. Mine are having a bath in a bucket of rainwater once a week.
    I wish you a lot of luck with your new beauty if you treat them well they reward you with flowers al trough the year.
    Big hugs

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  29. SusanNovember 12, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Wow, that is a beautiful flower!

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  30. AnonymousNovember 12, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    That is a beauty! I've never been brave enough to try keeping an orchid - I had no self confidence that I could keep it alive. :)

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  31. EllieNovember 12, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Wow Debbie, that is a cracker. It is such a lovely colour.
    I've never heard of a flower that you feed with ice. Long may she last for you :))

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  32. LeAnnNovember 12, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Just beautiful! I wonder if I could manage to not kill one of these beautiful orchids. I think I could remember the ice cubes.
    Blessings!

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