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    Home » Cats

    Luxie Cat and the Orchids

    LAST UPDATED: January 20, 2019 PUBLISHED: January 12, 2018 By Pam Greer 26 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Calico cat sitting on table by orchids

    Luxie Cat and the Orchids

    As you can see, one of Luxie's favorite places to sit is on a table in front of our dining room window.  On that table are three orchid plants.  The one plant that you can see in this photo just blooms like crazy.  Right now it has two stems that are going to start blooming.  It blooms several times a year.

    Calico cat looking out the window with orchid plants

    The other two orchids haven't bloomed in a couple of year.  The plant that blooms the most was potted in just regular old potting soil.  The other two were potted in an orchid potting mix that basically looks like wood mulch.  When I water them, the the water pretty much just runs through.

    Calico cat on table with orchids

    I'm thinking about repotting the two with at least a blend of regular potting and the orchid potting mix.  Yes, I know I've hijacked this kitty cat thread for a thread about orchids, but I though maybe some of you might grow orchids.  If you do, what kind of potting  mix do you use?

    My artsy photo is again edited with Topaz Labs.

    Cat and orchids edited with Topaz Labs Plugin

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    Comments

    1. Michelle Miller says

      February 01, 2018 at 1:33 am

      I get along great with cats. Plants...not so much. I hope you find a solution. Whatever that is, Luxie definitely improves the looks of the orchids. Pretty girl.

      Great artsy shot too. 🙂

      Reply
    2. MNL (cactus catz) says

      January 20, 2018 at 4:50 am

      Luxie is gorgeous!

      Reply
    3. The Dash Kitten Crew says

      January 20, 2018 at 2:24 am

      She really is a lovely girl. I love her colouring and her eyes!

      Reply
    4. stevebethere says

      January 19, 2018 at 2:29 pm

      Luxie ruling her area again LOL

      Have a territorialtastic weekend 🙂

      Reply
    5. Kathe W. says

      January 19, 2018 at 10:47 am

      what a beautiful cat!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        January 19, 2018 at 12:43 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Monika says

      January 19, 2018 at 7:39 am

      Such a beautiful kitty and you are a skilled photographer 🙂

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        January 19, 2018 at 12:44 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Scylla, Fenris, Tuiren, YinYang & Chimera (ATCAD) says

      January 19, 2018 at 5:21 am

      Mommy tried growing orchids, but she isn't very good at it. They didn't survive. We do have some growing wild in our yard.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        January 19, 2018 at 12:44 pm

        It would be nice to see some wild ones!

        Reply
    8. Heather says

      January 18, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      so pretty! Especially with the orchid.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        January 18, 2018 at 1:04 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    9. Robin says

      January 17, 2018 at 10:53 pm

      Luxie can make any photo beautiful! 🙂 Unfortunately, I can't be much help when it comes to orchids. I have a brown thumb. Plants run away when they see me coming. LOL

      Reply
    10. Valentine says

      January 17, 2018 at 2:13 pm

      Luxie is a lady of grace in those photos. Miss Pam, Mom wishes she could grow orchids, but 'cause I like to nibble on green things she will just have to enjoy hearing about yours. Grandma has started to grow orchids of different colors at her home in WYO Ming. Mom says they were in bloom at Christmas time in Grandma's window.

      Reply
    11. Sheltie Times says

      January 17, 2018 at 10:54 am

      You have a great spot there.

      Reply
    12. speedyrabbit says

      January 16, 2018 at 12:19 pm

      you're such a pretty girl Luxie,xx Speedy

      Reply
    13. Timmy Tomcat says

      January 14, 2018 at 8:22 am

      Our Dad has a brown thumb but we cats think that throwing that "special orchid" stuff as far as you can and use plain old dirt.
      Great selfie Luxie

      Reply
    14. Erin the cat, Princess says

      January 14, 2018 at 8:14 am

      Of if orchids were as nice as cats, and Luxie. he filter always adds another dimension to Luxie and a delight to see.
      Toodle pips and purrs
      ERin

      Reply
    15. Ann says

      January 13, 2018 at 6:25 pm

      I've killed every indoor plant that I've ever tried to grow. Orchids, African violets, even Mother-in-law's tongue. At least I'm consistent.

      Reply
    16. Little Binky and Granny says

      January 13, 2018 at 3:57 pm

      You look beautiful in the middle of the orchids, Luxie❤ Pawkisses for a Happy Caturday😘❤😻

      Reply
    17. Athena says

      January 13, 2018 at 1:39 pm

      Love how the green brings out her beautiful eyes!

      Purrs xx
      Athena and Marie

      Reply
    18. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

      January 13, 2018 at 11:18 am

      Luxie is beautiful and the effect brings her lovely colouring out even more. I don't know anything about orchids but I have a Christmas cactus that thrives on neglect. It used to belong to my MIL and I know it is at least 65 years old.

      Reply
    19. Yael from Playing In Catnip says

      January 13, 2018 at 11:02 am

      Luxie, such beautiful photos of you. I live the one with the ivy crown.
      Yael from Playing In Catnip

      Reply
    20. Ellen Pilch says

      January 13, 2018 at 9:25 am

      Luxie is a gorgeous calico, I love her color pattern.

      Reply
    21. Peaches & paprika says

      January 13, 2018 at 8:42 am

      We are continually entranced to see gorgeous Luxie, a much admired calico. We LOVE the way you used TOPAZ. We have it but haven't figured out how to use it yet!!! This inspires us to persevere. Anyway you did a beautiful JOB. HAPPY CATURDAY!

      Reply
    22. Sandee says

      January 12, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      Luxie is one good looking cat. I love the colors. Beautiful.

      The orchids are most beautiful too. You have great looking kitties and a wonderful green thumb.

      Have a purrfect Feline Friday. ♥

      Reply

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