I Don't Want To Sound Ungrateful but....
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (83103)
United States
May 16, 2017 9:20am CST
I think I've said this before and I've admitted that I don't have a green thumb. The only thing I have managed to keep alive is a Christmas cactus my aunt gave me a year or so ago. I think this cactus would probably be alive regardless and has thrived on it's own with no help from me.
So, for Mother's Day my son walks into the house with this beautiful orchid plant. Does he NOT know me? Of course the orchid is beautiful but as I look at it and read the instructions I know it's doomed. The instructions seem easy enough to keep it alive and now I feel all this pressure in regard to caring for this plant.
This morning I've moved the plant three times. It says keep it in bright light but not direct sun. I don't know if I've picked the right spot for my orchid but I hope it's happy. I'm already stressed 
I know there are many of you plant/flower lovers here that would be happy to receive an orchid and belong to the green thumb club. I'm hoping to be able to say I've managed to keep this pretty orchid alive but we'll see.
As for my other Mother's Day gifts I didn't get anything else that needed to be kept alive!
I know there are many of you plant/flower lovers here that would be happy to receive an orchid and belong to the green thumb club. I'm hoping to be able to say I've managed to keep this pretty orchid alive but we'll see.
As for my other Mother's Day gifts I didn't get anything else that needed to be kept alive! 19 people like this
19 responses
@LadyDuck (472121)
• Switzerland
16 May 17
@Marilynda1225 I was pretty scared too, I like to take care of the garden, but I never keep plants inside. The orchid was a gift from a friend of my husband, he gave it to me a little more than two years ago
@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
16 May 17
thanks for your advice Anna. I'm going to do my best to keep this little orchid alive
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
16 May 17
I just killed my Christmas cactus! I had it on a table on top of the vent and I guess the A/C got it. good luck with the orchard. In Hawaii our landlord had an orchard garden - it was beautiful...we were not allowed to touch the flowers!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
16 May 17
@Marilynda1225 Go to your local florist and ask for helpful hints. Usually the owners of florists know how to grow and take care of flowers too.
@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
16 May 17
I know orchids require more care than I'm probably equipped to give but I'm going to give it my best shot.
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
16 May 17
There are types of orchids that are easier to keep than others, I don't know the climate there but just the same good luck to you
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
17 May 17
@Marilynda1225 me too, and I hope you would be successful, reminds me of this movie scene
@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
16 May 17
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't kill this beautiful orchid
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
16 May 17
Somehow I am the same way do not feel alone Marilyn.
I either overwater or something.
It is nerve racking haha
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@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
16 May 17
Yes it is definitely nerve racking 
and I have enough things to stress over without it being a plant
and I have enough things to stress over without it being a plant1 person likes this
@just4him (317315)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 May 17
I bought myself a plant. I don't have a green thumb, but my indoor plants seem to do okay, so I'm trying out a plant called an Alocation or something like that. It has beautiful green leaves. I've never seen or heard of this plant before, so we'll see how I do with it.
I hope your orchid thrives.
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@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
16 May 17
hope you have good luck with your plant. I'm trying to be optimistic and going to give my orchid a try.
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@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
16 May 17
The thought is always what counts and I'm grateful that my son even thought to buy a plant. But, knowing that I have no luck with plants etc he should have gotten some plastic flowers
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@JESSY3236 (20039)
• United States
16 May 17
My mother says I have a green thumb, but I don't think I do. I also have a Christmas Cactus. I hope you can get the orchid to live for a few days.
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@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
16 May 17
My Christmas cactus bloomed at Easter this year. Guess it's been very confused with the seasons
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@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 May 17
My heart sinks when I'm given plants as a gift. Like you, I know they are doomed from the moment they enter the house. It is only a matter of time before they succumb to something.
@andriaperry (117173)
• Anniston, Alabama
16 May 17
Just water it every few days and leave it by a window, it`ll be fine.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
16 May 17
I would certainly love that orchid...Good luck with it
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@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
16 May 17
It is very pretty and I hope it survives
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@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
16 May 17
I usually enjoy other peoples gardens but I've never been successful with my own
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
16 May 17
I am the same as you! I cannot keep a plant/flower alive if my life depended on it. Thank God I can handle kids and pets just fine!
@jstory07 (140078)
• Roseburg, Oregon
16 May 17
I have never been able to grew anything. My husband right now is having a hard time growing anything.
@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
16 May 17
Orchids are easier to take care of than most people think. Don't stress over it. It will be fine.
