How many orchids do you have?

[kiki-do]

Okay, it's early morning and I am still on my first cup of coffee. Brain freeze .... H & R? Who is that? I don't even know but I need to sign up for a catalog.
See, this is how my numbers get out of control. It's all your faults.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
So who is H&R and where do I sign up?

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by kiki-do

Okay, it's early morning and I am still on my first cup of coffee. Brain freeze .... H & R? Who is that? I don't even know but I need to sign up for a catalog.
See, this is how my numbers get out of control. It's all your faults.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
So who is H&R and where do I sign up?

H&R is a really good nursery with lots of species and hybrid orchids. I go down to the nursery every time they come out with a new catalog.....which is 3X per year!! I also go pretty regularly in between catalogs too.

[Dorothy]

H & R Nurseries - H&R Nurseries Orchids

[isurus79]

Oh, I knew I wanted to ask something..... I looked at the poll and there are 3 people on the OB with over 1000 orchids!! Who are you guys?? Just curious. Id also like to send out a to those members with over 1000 orchids!

[Des]

I have about 2000 but most are seedling cymbidiums .I have about 50 catts and about 50 flowering size cymbids
the rest are a mixture of various genera. Keeps me busy.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Des

I have about 2000 but most are seedling cymbidiums .I have about 50 catts and about 50 flowering size cymbids
the rest are a mixture of various genera. Keeps me busy.

2000!?!? Thats awesome!! I cant wait until I have 2000 'chids. Thats dedication!

[Royal]

So, do seedlings count? Flasks? Compots? or just different varieties?

[Des]

Royal my seedling cymbids keep me busier than all the others put together. Growing seedling cymbids is like driving a car , you dare not let the steering go for a second or you are lost !! Also here in PE the moment you put out a batch of seedlings all the gogos (bugs) in the area come to visit!!

[sucuz]

Just counted mine this morning so I can work on getting my list posted. Count stands at 34. Started in 2001, so that's a pretty small inventory, but constrained by space & plantcare time. Making a determined effort not to have more than I can reasonably care for. Maybe one day I will go all out for the chids, but thus far have been able to maintain a modicum of control. Really do admire those of you who really are collectors. Suffice to say, I am still only a dabbler. The longer I keep reading this board, the harder it is to maintain that status. You guys make it hard.

[Royal]

Originally Posted by sucuz

Just counted mine this morning so I can work on getting my list posted. Count stands at 34. Started in 2001, so that's a pretty small inventory, but constrained by space & plantcare time. Making a determined effort not to have more than I can reasonably care for. Maybe one day I will go all out for the chids, but thus far have been able to maintain a modicum of control. Really do admire those of you who really are collectors. Suffice to say, I am still only a dabbler. The longer I keep reading this board, the harder it is to maintain that status. You guys make it hard.

I admire those who have the discipline and self control to keep their collections small and manageable. Sometimes I feel like I'm swimming in plants, and only a select few get all of their needs met. I just can't resist temptation sometimes!