Orchid Organization

[AmyG]

Good Morning Everyone! I'd like to hear your comments and suggestions on how to organize my orchid database. I have about 90 orchids listed in a spreadsheet. I'm looking to gather culture info and group them accordingly. Your comments would be greatly appreciated!

[ddivey36]

Hello, I also use a Spreadsheet for my 76. I have several tabs for their pictures, culture info, vendors I like, etc... I keep up with when they bloom, when I repot, etc...

[Leafmite]

I envy those who are organized. I am just proud that I have a list of all my plants/orchids. I have no idea when I bought the orchids, how long I have owned them nor anything else. Maybe one of these days I will get around to it. Good luck!

[Ferns Daddy]

Originally Posted by Leafmite

I envy those who are organized. I am just proud that I have a list of all my plants/orchids. I have no idea when I bought the orchids, how long I have owned them nor anything else. Maybe one of these days I will get around to it. Good luck!

I put the date on the tag when I get a orchid, so at least I know when I got it

[Paul Mc]

I have the following sections in mine:

Name (oncidium, dendrobium, etc...)
Species or hybrid/clonal name along with any awards
Minimum temperature allowed
Maximum temperature allowed
Outside placement
Inside (winter) placement
Cultural notes, tips, bloom times, issues, etc...
Light range needed
Pic(s) of blooms

Hope that helps!

[Tschimm]

I put mine here at OB under 'my orchids' with picture and everything.

[hbozeman]

I use Evernote to keep mine organized. I put vendor, date purchased, a picture when purchased. Then as it spikes/blooms/gets pollinated/whatever, I note that and can add more pics.