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title: "It’s happening 😍 my first ever flower spike was exciting enough to…"
description: "It’s happening 😍 my first ever flower spike was exciting enough to see it grow after years of trying and trying….let alone seeing that it is blooming! Happy…"
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community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Suzanne"
published: "2025-04-06T18:23:49.354991Z"
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# It’s happening 😍 my first ever flower spike was exciting enough to…

_Posted by Suzanne on 2025-04-06_

It’s happening 😍 my first ever flower spike was exciting enough to see it grow after years of trying and trying….let alone seeing that it is blooming! Happy Spring 🙌🏼☺️

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## 6 comments

### iambijoux commented on 2025-04-06

How many years? I had an orchid lose blooms two years ago and NOTHING

#### Suzanne replied on 2025-04-16

I received it as a gift August 2022. So about 2 1/2 yrs to grow another flower spike. But the container, lighting, fertilizing etc I’ve changed over the years as I learned more and more about orchids.

#### iambijoux replied on 2025-04-18

What finally worked?

#### Suzanne replied on 2025-04-19

Bark, perlite only, tiny bit of sphagnum moss on top to mist occasionally (or when app says so, this app helps to remind when to water…but I stopped soaking them in water, instead I use distilled room temp water, place orchids on a cookie sheet, water around the pot fully but once water spills out I stop, lift the pot let water drip out and place back. Also I use plastic containers w lots of holes for aeration and haven’t put them back in decorative pot (mainly due to space on window shelf) I use a liquid fertilizer when applying says to…and also, I ended my toxic relationship so my home had an increase of peaceful energy once he moved out

#### Suzanne replied on 2025-04-20

Whew 😂 lots of info but hope that helps!

### AliciaB commented on 2025-04-07

Beautiful!!

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