Starting with everything except knowledge!

[JimA]

Thanks you all, Dorothy especially, who took a lot of time composing a comprehensive and careful analysis of all my issues and suggested many useful ideas for me to follow.

Now I will concentrate on the various forums that deal with the specific aspects of my future trying to revive these plants and perhaps some new ones!

[shakkai]

Originally Posted by rsfrid

Welcome Jim. I can understand your dilema (what do I buy next! ) Rest assured, we here on Orchid Board will do our best to turn you Orchid Rich/Money Poor Right, Dorothy? Right Shakkai?

We can certainly help in THAT department!!

I agree with Dorothy on the #2 Phal, it looks like you're getting rotted roots. Follow her suggestions. One thing that I would add to her advice is that the #3 Den looks like it could be mounted (attached) to a cork slab or bark slab that is jut stuck in the pot. If that is the case, and it is firmly attached, either hang it up - they can look really pretty like that especially in bloom - if you are okay with misting it every day; or, just leave that one resting in the pot. To try to pry it off of the mount would cause A LOT of damage to the plant.

Good luck with your plants! Post some photos of the 'after' pictures! If you have any questions, or even just want to 'talk out loud' to make sure you've got everything straight from the culture sheets, we're here to listen and help!

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[Lagoon]

Hi there Jim ~ Welcome aboard

Your so lucky to have a greenhouse!
I'm sure you will come across many posts and threads that will be helpful to you. The folks here at the OB are more then happy to guide you and anyone else that needs a helping hand. And then there are the photos we all love to drool over. Your centainly in good hands here!

I've always felt that - Experience is your best teacher. Becos' in the end ... it's up to you to decide what's best.
Enjoy the forums Jim

[Dorothy]

You are very welcome ..

[reinbo15]

This whole thread made me smile! Welcome, Jim! I'm excited for you having a greenhouse in which to discover orchids. I'm sure you will soon become an addict, like all of us! None of those orchids is too far gone to save. In fact, I think #5 looks almost perfect. I agree with repotting them, though. Have fun in your new nursery!