Once upon a time, the orchid was an exquisite rarity only shown by the most ostentatious home-owners and specialty botanical enthusiasts. We’ve come a long way since those early days of orchid culture, as now there are orchids at every turn – home improvement centers, supermarkets, and of course all the nurseries and greenhouses. More than that, they are all pretty affordable and easy to care for – at least the common ones – and even the common ones are exquisite.
For some reason, I’ve largely ignored them, but the more I think of it, the more I wonder why. For the price of a typical floral arrangement, I could have been purchasing an orchid, which would last weeks beyond that bouquet. Not that we need any more plants, but the next time I have a hankering for some floral cheer, this may be a new-old option. Besides, they seem to be a background pre-requisite for all Zoom meetings.
