Meet a recent orchid acquisition that I found at a local nursery named Catsetum Frilly Doris. Yes, that is the actual plant name: Frilly Doris.
Occasionally I find plants that strike my fancy yet have no knowledge about them at all. I have learned my lesson that sometimes the cute specimen in a decorative container turns into a tree after a few short years, or is toxic to pets, or produces unexpected shapes that can draw blood – so I research now prior to purchasing.
Finding this interesting shape and such a wild name resulted in a quick online search on my mobile while I shopped. I stopped in my tracks, pulling my cart back to said orchid.
Color me curious, Frilly Doris apparently has a fascinating bloom color and shape. I’ve never had an orchid like it before. And like many orchids before it, this one exhibited the undocumented event of jumping invisibly into the shopping cart. (If you love plants, you’re likely aware of this botanic phenomenon).
Orchids remain hard to sustain out here in the arid conditions where I live, but I am keeping my fingers crossed on this one with weekly bucket soaks and misting via spray bottle.
I am looking forward to seeing her bloom soon and hopefully being able to keep her around for the long run.