Earlier this year I bought an orchid. It was the first time I had ever tried to grow one, and I wondered whether it would reflower after the blooms had faded. The plant seems to be doing well. It has sent out new roots and sprouted a new leaf, but there was been no sign of a new flower stalk.
However, a few days I saw something new. Something was sprouting above one of the leaves. Is it possible that a flower stalk was emerging?
I sent the photo to a couple of friends who grow orchids, and, unfortunately, both of them said the growth was probably just another root. I also noticed that another leaf is emerging from the core of the plant. So, even though it has yet to bloom, it seems to be healthy.
Last Christmas, I bought a poinsettia. After it was done blooming, I cut it back and repotted it. It has grown back larger than before.
The other day, as I was watering the plant I noticed something almost hidden amongst the foliage.
Some bright red leaves (they aren't flower petals but modified leaves known as bracts) had appeared just in time for Christmas! After careful inspection, I found some more red leaves. It's not a showy display of red, but I actually succeeded in having a poinsettia bloom again.
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