Talk About Clearance! How About 100% Off at Lowe's?

12 years ago

A week or two ago I went down to my local Lowe's to check out their clearance rack again. For months, they had dying plants on the rack at only 25% off. Finally they reduced them to 50%, by which time most of the plants were dead or nearly so. After a little digging, I found an Orchid which I thought might be able to be rescued. Only problem, no UPC code on the plant. An employee said he couldn't sell it to me without it. I said, there must be a generic code to use in such a case, but for some reason, there isn't. After a ridiculous time waiting for a code from the manager, he hand wrote a code on a sticker on the pot. When I got to the register, more trouble, the cashier questioned the hand written code, and wouldn't ring it up. After another call to the manager, she handed me the plant, said thank you, have a nice day, and I left, a bit perplexed, with my new prize, for gratis.

Christopher

Here it is, Brassolaeliocattleya Tsiku Orpheus "Fu Cai"

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Stush2049 Pitts. PA, zone 6
12 years ago
Sounded like that price was too high for me. I have no patience and probably would have left it at the counter and left. I know, I'm bad. but can't help it. any way good luck with your prize. I think you can save it. That was a lucky day for the plant.
I too have gotten some great deals on that clearance rack.
Stush
kaktuskris
Original Author
12 years ago
I too am usually one of limited patience, but I am trying to reform myself. Arrogant people with little patience have always annoyed me, though I have found I often fit into that category myself. I have convinced myself that patience is a virtue, and that patience can pay off, so sometimes I try, and find that it works. I believe it did in this case.

Christopher
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zzackey
12 years ago
The older I get the less patience I have! I have pratically bitten holes in my tongue to contain myself. Your orchid looks great! Congrats!
albert_135 　 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.
12 years ago
I've gotten free stuff at Lowe's in situations like this When buying other stuff they just toss in the one with not UPC.
greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
12 years ago
A good score, Christopher!

Have you re-potted yet? If not, you know what to do.... ;-)

Josh
kaktuskris
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks, Josh.

I re-potted it into the clay pot, as it was falling over in its thin plastic pot. Already the leaves seem to have plumped up a bit. Noticed some nice roots as I was working with it, so with this one, seems like the problem was underwatering, as opposed to the usual overwatering you find with big box orchids. No complaints from me!

Christopher.
meyermike_1micha
12 years ago
Now that is what I call a DEAL! Very nice.

I am sure it will be fine in your good hands Chris:-)

Mike
birdsnblooms
12 years ago
I too am impatient, but if I want something bad enough, I'll wait all day. lol.

Christopher, very nice orchid..Did the clerk wish you a Merry Christmas? :) Great deal, Toni
kaktuskris
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks Mike and Toni:

I have to say, it was worth the trouble. And it seems to be perking up a bit now, a flower spike would be the icing on the cake. I can hope, anyway.

Christopher
LynetteMPisano
12 years ago
How can "Gardeners" be impatient? Isn't it awesome just to get a super deal for an item in this economy? Why get frustrated at waiting for a manager to get you a killer price on a plant or any discounted item... I mean, really? Why allow a few extra minutes of wait time ruin finding a great plant deal?
I don't understand that stance... It is not logical to me, a gardener, to be impatient about ANYTHING. Life is to short as it is and when it comes to saving a few bucks... I have all the time in the world!
tammypie
12 years ago
Hey I purchased an orchid 2 years ago from Lowe's. It has a "bulb" at the bark level; is grows in pure orchid bark and puts out these white "roots" in the air. The leaves are very long and curve downwards when too long. Can anyone tell me when this guy will bloom? It sits in an east-facing bathroom window (downstairs), never bloomed for me and probably never will. I feed it orchid food once a month.

Thanks, TammyPie
kaktuskris
Original Author
12 years ago
Lynette:

I agree with you totally, very good outlook you have.

Tammy:

Your orchid might be an Oncidium, by your description, but a photo would confirm that. Oncidiums like higher light than some other orchids, like Phalaenopsis. So I might try it near a south facing window, though I have read east or west window should work as well. They like warmer temps, but a little cooler at night.

Christopher
tammypie
12 years ago
Christopher,

I have a garden window that faces the west, and it will get about an hour of direct sun. Will that work?
Lamora
12 years ago
wow-- good deal! and if I know you, it will makie it, long life and lots of happiness! :)
kaktuskris
Original Author
12 years ago
Tammy: It might do well there, with a little direct sun. Why not try it?

Lamora: Thanks for the kind words!

Christopher

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