Thanks so much for the information everyone!

I figured that learning a bit about de-flasking and itty bitty seedling care was the next step in my orchid obsession. :evil: Following the success of that venture would be trying my hand at pollinating some of my best specimines. I think seeing the variations between blooms of seed siblings would be fascinating... and beautiful :biggrin: I don't know how gowers manage to part with their near blooming sized crosses. I'd constantly be thinking I was getting rid of the prize of the bunch without knowing! :coverlaugh:

Thans Ray... I'll pass on the Phaphs Sanderianum! I think I'd be a bit impatient for it. I'll probably stick to my first flask being something that will be around 3 years to maturity. After all... I'm the one inspecting each one of my plants nearly daily to see if there's a new root or growth... 'cuz y'know it may have changed since yesterday! :rofl:

Peter, I seriously envy your growing conditions!

But, the big question is really... what to do with all the 'chids! I keep thinking that if I continue to add to my collection, hubby will be forced to give into a nice big greenhouse! :evil:

18-24 months for a Vanda...wow.:bowing What is your secret? Do you use certain techniques or fertilizers? Do you sprinkle your seedlings with crack? Inquiring minds want to know.

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Seriously, though, what do you do that makes them flower so soon?:scratchhead:

:biggrin: I just water them AND soak the ground beneath them....sometimes flood it.... Fertilize with water out of my fishpond plus orchid fertilizer, and the high heat does the rest 85-95 F plus:evil: