Miniature Orchid

I'm not an enthusiastic gardener but I do appreciate great gardens and flower displays. I have had this miniature orchid, which has a small purple flower in season, for a number of years and recently a small piece broke off and I was about to discard it.
My wife took it upon herself to find a small pot and plant the piece. I said to "forget about it" as it wouldn't grow.
It's very annoying and distresses me to admit that she was right. As you can see it has taken easily to the pot and had produced several shoots two of which are still to come to fruition.

She who must be obeyed!!!