So how many have you killed is up.. but how much have you spent?

[hcastil3]

So, the thread about how many orchids one has killed is up... but what i want to know is, how much have you spent on them...

-Make me feel better and tell me i'm not alone in this..

-I've spent over 1500 US dollars in orchids and supplies in 7 Months...........

-Please tell me there is someone whose done this as well..

I feel horrible now !!!! lol

p.s. this is between orchids, misting systems, lights, vivarium. and so on.

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[TOMMYMIAMI]

hahaha GOOD ONE, love this thread:-) The only problem is, let's hope our BETTER HALVES will never get to this thread and read it, I would be in biiiiiigggg trouble You say $1500 in 7 months, impressive. I was doing real good till this June (didn't buy nearly anything except one piece here and there since last July), but than my usual SUMMER ORCHID FEVER came in June. Ok, in between all new plants, supplies like pots, mixes, mountings, wires, sun screen shades etc, I would say between $1300-$1600, I can't really say exact, I did so many trips to Home Depot, to my orchid needs supplier and bough so so many plants online and from sellers direct. I do incline more towards $1600 but do not want to admit it:-))))) We are talking 2 months, and you though you should feel horrible!

[hcastil3]

I'm not alone!!!!!!!! lol i know i better not let her find my notebook with prices... by the way, mine was not including pots, are media.. i forgot... so lets say around 1600 to 1700 with that.


thanks for reminding me.... I guess i'm worst than Ithough.. i will not buy another orchid for a good year or so...


maybe 2 lol..... i hope........

see the reason i bought so many is because winter is coming.. and i don't want to ship them when its cold.. so "I'm stocking up "

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

I'm probably at about twice the amount both you guys mentioned this year, easily.

[TOMMYMIAMI]

I am not even surprised King, however, you are PRO, once I get to your level of knowledge and care, and most important, once I will own the house with garden, and not only small Miami apartment with balcony, I will be pretty BAD, i just know it:-)))))) Thanks God for balcony, I am limited, otherwise I am lost:-)))) Anyway, agree here, I did buy truly EVERYTHING that was on my list for this year, except last one, Habenaria Medusae, I am waiting for local Florida seller to ship me one within week or so. And THAT'S ALL FOLKS for this year! no other plant till next year:-)))) (God Do I Wish This Was Really True:-))

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

I wouldn't say pro...but I do tend to have interests in orchids that aren't always available here.

If I just stuck to orchids I can easily find in the US, my spending would be at about the same as you guys' amount. Maybe a little less.

[hcastil3]

Thanks guys, at least now I feel better, just keep an eye for me, I'm sure my wife will kill me and throw and bury my body in the mountains.....


anyhow i can't wait to learn as much as you King. anyhow. like i said.. no more for me.. and like i said.. I hope....


I'm being so honest but then, somehow i find myself with more plants

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what is your collection like King? whats the most you paid for an orchid.. just one haha

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

You guys got bit by the leafless orchid bug, 'cause you guys are doing pretty decent with them.

Well...

I got bit by the Subfamily Orchidoideae bug because I found that I was able to grow some fairly easily.

Subfamily Orchidoideae, imo, has some pretty cool species associated with it. An example of a plant from this subfamily is Habenaria medusae. See what I mean?

[hcastil3]

great...... now i want that one.... no, I will not cave in .. lol


How did first get into this ? was it slow or fast once you got the bug?

[TOMMYMIAMI]

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

You guys got bit by the leafless orchid bug, 'cause you guys are doing pretty decent with them.

Well...

I got bit by the Subfamily Orchidoideae bug because I found that I was able to grow some fairly easily.

Subfamily Orchidoideae, imo, has some pretty cool species associated with it. An example of a plant from this subfamily is Habenaria medusae. See what I mean?

Medusae is so awesome, I can't wait to get one, I love to take macro pics and I want so so so bad to take pics of that one! I must check your Orchidoideae group right now. Ok, so what is your most expensive orchid. I have to say I did not spend ever over $100 for any of my plants, I think max was $90.