Do you choose orchids wisely?

[shadytrake]

Originally Posted by vmax3000

I like to "look" like I know what I am doing, so I buy them with confidence (and too much abandoned according to my spousal unit). I practice image management as often as I can. Living in Waco, Texas, I really have no business having masdevallias, draculas, scaphosepalum and sigmatostalix....but, I do . I learned most of what I know by being really bad at it. I think I am now at mediocre. Here's the thought, if I fill the greenhouse faster than they die, I will always keep up the image! Actually, I do buy too many, but when I fall in love, I have tried to research the plant and it's needs so I can be "prepared". Then, I give myself permission with a seedling (cheapo). If it survives, then I am golden. If not, then I try to do a little more research and decide whether it's worth another try. I just got a Leptotes calodictyon that I will try in my terrarium...this one is the one that has scared me the most . I'll be reading the threads on this one voraciously! Great poll and I loved reading through the posts! OB is fabulous.

This is SOOOO me! Although I am fastidious about the research now that I have filled the greenhouse and I don't want them to die. What is so interesting to me is that some that are considered easy....like Phals (for most) I don't have very good luck with.

I recently took a chance with some Paphs, Phrags, and Cyms which I kindof avoided previously thinking they would be super difficult for me personally. They seem to be doing pretty good.

I do know that I pay attention to the temp requirements now because I just don't have the right setup during the Summer to keep the cool growers.

I am just hoping the 3 masdies that I just had to have will surprise me and enjoy the tropics of Memphis, TN.