Orquídea Sapatinho (Paphiopedilum Leeanum)

It seems to be very happy where you have it. That is a really nice vase to keep the pot in.

That was very good of your husband! Far better than a bunch of cut flowers that will be dead after a week! This plant will always remind you of the day he gave you it!

Our daughter gave mum an Orchid 2 years ago which flowered well for several weeks. This year it has reflowered & has made two stems. I was pleased it flowered again because this is the first time an Orchid has reflowered for me!

Ladyslippers...classic and great to see it thriving.

Thank you Wylie.

Thats right Balcony, hubby knows I like flowers growing and birds free not in cages. Thats why after 40y marriage we are finnaly moving to a house with a garden. To enjoy our retirement time with the nature.
I dare to suggest you something that works for me. After the orchid flower falls I use to cut the stalk 10cm from the ground. It encourages new blooms.

Thanks Stan

Thanks for the tip,Aleyna! Though I did cut the first stem back to a healthy bud but it just kept on dying back. The 2nd stem I haven't touched yet.

We also like our birds to be free. We have had them about 3 years now & from the first day we left the cage doors open so they could come & go as they pleased which has resulted in almost wild birds as we can do nothing with them & they flee from us & will never land on us. Perhaps the first few months we should have handled them but didn't.

Hope you are able to enjoy your garden during your retirement! I/we will continue with the balcony as we have no desire to move elsewhere.

That's a spectacular orchid! It loves its spot!

Thank you Delonix

Balcony, that a good idea.I will think of building a house among the trees, for the native birds. So they can shelter from the cold and rain. I'm going to install a feeder for the birds. Now we put a board stuck between the branches where I put fruit and bread. It does not last long.