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.
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.
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.
Michelle Miller says
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. 🙂
MNL (cactus catz) says
Luxie is gorgeous!
The Dash Kitten Crew says
She really is a lovely girl. I love her colouring and her eyes!
stevebethere says
Luxie ruling her area again LOL
Have a territorialtastic weekend 🙂
Kathe W. says
what a beautiful cat!
Pam Greer says
Thank you!
Monika says
Such a beautiful kitty and you are a skilled photographer 🙂
Pam Greer says
Thank you!
Scylla, Fenris, Tuiren, YinYang & Chimera (ATCAD) says
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.
Pam Greer says
It would be nice to see some wild ones!
Heather says
so pretty! Especially with the orchid.
Pam Greer says
Thank you!
Robin says
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
Valentine says
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.
Sheltie Times says
You have a great spot there.
speedyrabbit says
you’re such a pretty girl Luxie,xx Speedy
Timmy Tomcat says
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
Erin the cat, Princess says
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
Ann says
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.
Little Binky and Granny says
You look beautiful in the middle of the orchids, Luxie❤ Pawkisses for a Happy Caturday😘❤😻
Athena says
Love how the green brings out her beautiful eyes!
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
Memories of Eric and Flynn says
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.
Yael from Playing In Catnip says
Luxie, such beautiful photos of you. I live the one with the ivy crown.
Yael from Playing In Catnip
Ellen Pilch says
Luxie is a gorgeous calico, I love her color pattern.
Peaches & paprika says
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!
Sandee says
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. ♥