And this is without a doubt the best January bloom day for me yet, thanks to my Christmas cactus in full bloom...
...plus this beautiful orchid I received as a birthday gift from my friend Krysten!
I have always wanted to grow orchids but have been intimidated by their rumored fussiness. Then I hear that no, they're not actually fussy and don't need spritzing and fertilizing and all that nonsense, so I don't know what to believe.
However I no longer care, and I want to try my hand at these lovely indoor flowers. The instructions say to place this one in "bright, indirect sunlight" and I think the front window fits that description. Those same instructions say to avoid drafts, which, unfortunately, seep in both from the (cold) window and (warm) air vent just below the windowsill. Maybe they'll balance out? Time will tell!
To see what else is blooming around the world, visit Carol at May Dreams Gardens.
