My first phase, long ago, was buying a few orchids, killing them within a few months and then giving up.
My second phase was rescue phals, then cattleyas. I still have a few left. I have all the rescue catts left, making me understand I was better with catts than with the phals, even though I can now get phals to grow and bloom without dying.
With the orchids came thoughts of terrariums, and aquariums. I started a few aquariums, thinking they would add some humidity to the orchid area. I also rescued 2 dogs and 1 kitten in that time.
I've put collecting to the side for a time, limiting myself to an occasional purchase of an unusual looking, or sounding orchid because I am in grad school, and plan on moving cross country in a year or two. I guess with the fish and the orchids in a youhaul, I get a bit worried.
I think my 3rd phase, is in understanding that I can "like" orchids without being obsessed.
I certainly have a wish list, but I want to also get a decent living space before expanding my collection much.
And since I am moving to an area where deer and bunnies eat your gardens, I need to wait until I have some good fencing!
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