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Orchid ~ Dtps. Tzeng-Wen Sentra 'Jia-Ho' AM/AOS
I believe that this Doritaenopsis is a stunningly beautiful moth orchid. That something this beautiful would bloom in my home is amazing and humbling. The blooms last for months.
Sometimes the names can be tongue-twisters; in this case, for instance, the name is Doritaenopsis (Dtps.) Tzeng-Wen Sentra 'Jia-Ho'. For me, that's a mouthful. However, the beauty of each flower is so easy on my eyes that I don't let it both me if I can't pronounce the names perfectly.
The "AM" and "AOS" designations tacked on at the end are abbreviations identifying an official award received by this variety and the award-granting organization. The AM or Award of Merit is given to a plant scoring from 80 to 89 points on a scale of 100 during judging. AOS stands for the American Orchid Society.
The spotted varieties are commonly known as harlequins, and each plant has it own unique pattern and coloration. The combinations are seemingly endless, much to the delight of both buyers and sellers.
The Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis orchids are amazingly resilient and forgiving in the home environment; however, without proper care, they can suffer and even die. Unfortunately, this plant fell victim to a summer and fall schedule that left me spread too thin to cover all of my responsibilities.
On top of my normal crazy busy schedule, I preached my first wedding, graduated from a Dale Carnegie course offered in a neighboring community and grieved and celebrated wonderful lives as our family experienced a series of five deaths on my dad's side. While caring for the people in my life, some of the plants got neglected.
I've learned from this experience to live a little more lightly on this earth ... to appreciate more beautiful things without having to own them ... to enjoy a smaller group of plants that I can care for properly, even when my schedule goes into unexpected overdrive.
My priorities were tested this past year, and I'm proud of the decisions I made. Next time, however, there will be a happier ending ... including a small, thriving collection of orchids ... properly cared for ... gracing my long, busy days with beautiful blooms. And, of course, that's why I purchased them in the first place.
Lesson learned.
I'm glad I took the photo. I hope you enjoy it.
~s
Orchid ~ Dtps. Tzeng-Wen Sentra 'Jia-Ho' AM/AOS
I believe that this Doritaenopsis is a stunningly beautiful moth orchid. That something this beautiful would bloom in my home is amazing and humbling. The blooms last for months.
Sometimes the names can be tongue-twisters; in this case, for instance, the name is Doritaenopsis (Dtps.) Tzeng-Wen Sentra 'Jia-Ho'. For me, that's a mouthful. However, the beauty of each flower is so easy on my eyes that I don't let it both me if I can't pronounce the names perfectly.
The "AM" and "AOS" designations tacked on at the end are abbreviations identifying an official award received by this variety and the award-granting organization. The AM or Award of Merit is given to a plant scoring from 80 to 89 points on a scale of 100 during judging. AOS stands for the American Orchid Society.
The spotted varieties are commonly known as harlequins, and each plant has it own unique pattern and coloration. The combinations are seemingly endless, much to the delight of both buyers and sellers.
The Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis orchids are amazingly resilient and forgiving in the home environment; however, without proper care, they can suffer and even die. Unfortunately, this plant fell victim to a summer and fall schedule that left me spread too thin to cover all of my responsibilities.
On top of my normal crazy busy schedule, I preached my first wedding, graduated from a Dale Carnegie course offered in a neighboring community and grieved and celebrated wonderful lives as our family experienced a series of five deaths on my dad's side. While caring for the people in my life, some of the plants got neglected.
I've learned from this experience to live a little more lightly on this earth ... to appreciate more beautiful things without having to own them ... to enjoy a smaller group of plants that I can care for properly, even when my schedule goes into unexpected overdrive.
My priorities were tested this past year, and I'm proud of the decisions I made. Next time, however, there will be a happier ending ... including a small, thriving collection of orchids ... properly cared for ... gracing my long, busy days with beautiful blooms. And, of course, that's why I purchased them in the first place.
Lesson learned.
I'm glad I took the photo. I hope you enjoy it.
~s