Can You Identify This Plant ?

Question

It was given to us by a friend 5 yrs ago it just sat with 2 green stalks and 3 leaves. 2yrs later it had some more leaves so did not throw it out next xmas day it had 2 small white flowers, same again the next year at xmas!! Now it won’t stop year round and we are now growing 2 cuttings and one is about to flower. So what have we got ??? Kevin and Chris, Tintagel

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Answer 1

You've got yourself an orchid and what a beauty! There are many different types, this may be a Cattleya. You can go through the American Orchid Society's culture sheets and compare them with yours to find the exact type. https://www.aos.org/orchids/culture-sheets.aspx

While I was on their website I noticed they are offering free webinars to the public through June. So you can immerse yourself in orchid culture! Although whatever you are doing seems to be working.

Here is more on our website about orchids:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/containers-for-orchid-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-care-after-blooms-drop.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/beginner-orchid-growing.htm