Can anyone else not stop buying? - Page 5 - Orchid Board

jeremyinsf · #1 11-15-2013, 06:47 PM

I try to get duplicates actually, especially seedlings. I've found one is always stronger than the other so I get one that flowers quicker than the other, and one as a backup. I have paph fairrieanum that I got two of in June - now one is in flower with a second growth working up, and the other that is growing but is still single growth and no flower. So I'm really glad I didn't just get the weaker one!

Bruno is an exception that it's pretty hard to find, so when I've had access I got a few. Today I got a really good deal on a larger plant of it, so I didn't want to turn it down.

WhiteRabbit · #2 11-15-2013, 07:10 PM

A very wise person once reminded me that it isn't necessary to have them all right now

jeremyinsf · #3 11-15-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

A very wise person once reminded me that it isn't necessary to have them all right now

WhiteRabbit · #4 11-15-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremyinsf

Hehe

I'm actually good for the most part, but can forget these words of wisdom when I am at an orchid show ...

kindrag23 · #5 11-15-2013, 08:44 PM

Okay yeah....but in my defense about.....30? Are seedlings/flask babies?

RandomGemini · #6 11-15-2013, 09:46 PM

I started in July too! I have 17 orchids right now, so you definitely have me beat kindra! Hubby told me I had to stop.

Even so, I have told my daughter the names of the two paphs and the dracula that I want, so that she can give my hubby hints for Christmas.

nikkik · #7 11-15-2013, 10:08 PM

I don't think there's anything wrong with having a lot of orchids, it's a hobby. If you enjoy it, that's what matters. We all kid about having a problem, but if you can handle the number of plants that you have and you're not going into debt over it, then it shouldn't be over analyzed.

And in our defense, I think most of us buy bag baggies and clearance orchids because we don't have easy access to an orchid greenhouse. Sure we can buy online, but it's different to pick out your own plant, look at it, touch it.

Vanda lover · #8 11-16-2013, 12:53 AM

I used to always be getting new pets at one time, so my husband is glad that I mostly get orchids instead now. They sure do brighten up a dull winter!

LadySoren · #9 11-16-2013, 06:22 AM

Wow... I knew it was addicting, but now I'm feeling behind. Hahaha
Although, I don't think I can buy a seedling and wait that long... Not yet. I got my first online order orchid a couples of months ago, and it wasn't in bloom. I was thinking it would be fall of next year that I would see a spike, BUT it is now currently in spike. Woohoo!!!!!
Now I just have to let it be and hope nothing blasts.

Unfortunately, I recently found out there are some local greenhouses about a half hour away and I have been avoiding going.... I don't know that I could take the temptation.

kindrag23 · #10 11-16-2013, 03:44 PM

Ooohh pretty!!