Most likely a stupid question about Orchids?

Posted on Jun 25, 2009 under dried foliage | 2 Comments

My friend's mom said she had 8 dying orchids that she didn't want but didn't want to throw away. I said I would take them. So, when they brought them over yesterday I was kind of stumped. They have lots of foliage which looks like Lily foliage & they have dried bulbs coming up from the dirt in 5 gallon pots. There is no way these are orchids, right? Orchids grow from seed not bulbs & they don't grow in dirt, right? I'm pretty sure these are something in the Lily family because the foliage looks exactly the same as a Day Lily but I can't tell because they're not flowering.

Is there any type of Orchid that grows from a bulb instead of seed & grows in dirt? I don't think so & they are swearing that these are orchids. Help? LOL! I don't care. I just don't get it. Thanks!

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2 Responses to “Most likely a stupid question about Orchids?”

  1. Cam's Mommy Says:
    June 25th, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    There are some orchids that grow in soil instead of bark. Cymbidiums are one kind, and they have foliage like you describe and are often sold in big pots like that. I'm betting that's what you have.
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  2. EUGAIA Says:
    June 25th, 2009 at 12:28 pm

    There are no stupid questions. You give the care for your new "oörchids" a try.

    You could consider buying some information on Orchids.
    References :
    Orchids: Everything You Need To Know

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