I have three of them and i found them growing under a tree in the back yard. Origninally I thought they may have been orchids but now I am not so sure as they have long spindly type leaves growing our of bulbs at the base. The root system is complex and compact, similar to orchids, without much soil etc. Any clues would be appreciated.
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2006-08-16 16:56:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Totally looks like an unhappy Cymbidium Orchid. Needs to be repotted with orchid mix, put in part shade until daylight savings time ends then moved to full sun. Water, and fertilize.
Good luck :-)
2006-08-16 18:15:54 · answer #1 · answered by prillville 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes they are Orchids, poor things! That nursery pot is so bad for them, and so is that much sun! Give them a pot with holes in the sides, even if you create the holes, and some orchid potting soil.
I cannot keep orchids in my area, so I am not an expert on the type. That is easy to find on a local Horticultural web site or at a local garden center.
The reason I cannot keep Orchids in my area is my *%&)*^#%^
Dogs eat Orchids,even the rare native Orchids in the marsh.
Idiot animals~!
2006-08-17 16:47:03 · answer #2 · answered by bugsie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have they bloomed? I guess not yet, it would help to know how long you have had them and also what type climate you live in. How ever I can tell you that this looks like some type of Iris or Lily.
I think more likely a Iris and needs to be in the ground and not in a pot. Also, I have seen old fashion iris's which have the same bulb and blades coming out and it blooms purple with yellow throat, not big flower just about 3 inches across. Check out your local home and garden shop and they can look at it and tell you.
I would like to know once you find out what it is. This is a very interesting question.
Thanks for asking it and showing your plant.
2006-08-16 17:29:40 · answer #3 · answered by 421blast 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the Garden Dok. He has an impressive background in horticulture. He's a consultant for TV networks, too, I believe. [Tell him "CosmosClara" sent you. LOL.]
http://answers.yahoo.com/my/profile?show=AA11836607
There are a lot of plants that grow from bulbs. If "Dok" can't help you, take a sample to your County's Co-operative Extention Service (they have Master Gardeners who can probably help you) OR take it to garden centers & see if they can identify it.
2006-08-16 17:12:00 · answer #4 · answered by cosmosclara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's an orchid. Leaves are wrong for orchid. Could be an iris, ginger, ox blood lily, gladiolas?
2006-08-16 17:50:56 · answer #5 · answered by L. C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
looks sortof like a cymbideum orchid, take it to a garden shop and see what they say
2006-08-16 20:26:23 · answer #6 · answered by Loollea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI..yes.I am sure they are Jap Irils
2006-08-16 17:05:06 · answer #7 · answered by jerry c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋