Orchid Update! Journal Entry 75: On The Brink Of Bloom!

Easter Sunday Reflections With Vanda Pachara Delight

Good morning, friends.. And what a beautiful Easter morning it is. The kind of morning where you can't help but pause, breathe a little deeper, and soak it all in. Easter Sunday has arrived and we are all grateful and hopeful for better days ahead.

My wife is still sleeping peacefully, and Mr. Huxley, our ever curious and delightfully mischievous pup, is enjoying his post breakfast nap after an early morning play session with a few new toys his mommy brought home yesterday.

It reached over 80°F here yesterday (yes, in April!), and we made the most of it by spending a long, relaxed afternoon on the patio. Sunshine, laughter, and the sound of spring waking up all around us.

But today's journal entry isn’t about weather or toys (as fun as they are).. it’s about a little miracle in progress right inside.

Vanda Pachara Delight: So Close To Blooming!

In the last journal entry .. I shared the exciting news that our beloved Vanda Orchid, Pachara Delight, had started pushing out a bloom stem.. a rare treat after months of patience and care.

Well, I’m happy to report... we’re on the brink of bloom!

The buds have been developing steadily .. And while I had secretly hoped they might open just in time for Easter morning, they’re holding out for a grand reveal sometime in the next couple of days. The color transformation has been fascinating to watch: what began as small, light purplish green buds have deepened into richer hues of purple and blue. You can almost feel the energy building in those petals.. like they’re just waiting for the perfect moment.

The anticipation is half the joy, isn’t it?

These blooms are going to be stunning .. I just know it. I can already picture how they’ll catch the sunlight in the morning and bring a vibrant splash of blue-purple color to the space. A little Easter resurrection of their own, just in time for spring.

🐾 And Of Course… Mr. Huxley

No update would be complete without a quick Huxley report.. Even with new toys stealing most of his attention (he’s particularly fond of the squeaky, crinkly octopus), he still made time to check in with what Daddy was doing.

Curious little nose sniffing at the Vanda watering bucket, tail giving the occasional wag of approval.

I like to imagine he’s waiting just as eagerly for those flowers to open. More likely, he’s just waiting for dinner. 😂

Wishing you all a peaceful and hope filled Easter Sunday.

Whether you’re surrounded by flowers, family, or simply a few quiet moments to yourself, may the day bring you a little beauty and renewal.

Until next time..

Remember to stretch..

UPDATE!!!

Edit to the original post.. Update on the orchid flowers opening... They did decide to open today after all! A few hours after writing the original blog post and they're opening up! I was hoping they would open today. And I got my wish after all.

Thank you for swinging by my blog and checking out the post. Have a great day!

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