Orchid in Bloom

The first orchid I helped care for was one someone had given my mother. It was almost always in bloom.

Reading online, I discovered that orchids were not only beautiful - but they also purified the air. That motivated me to get one for myself...

It's in bloom now - next to a "snake plant," which also purifies the air. A snake plant is a lot easier to grow than an orchid, and my goal is to eventually have one in every room of the house...

I especially appreciate the orchid now that my outdoor flower beds are all buried in snow...