How many orchids do you have?

[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.

[Royal]

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

[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!

[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.

[sucuz]

Originally Posted by Grandma M

(Quote)One very good lesson I learned was to really evaluate your plants and cull what doesn't thrive...something that just exists is a weak plant. It not only takes up bench space, but a weak plant is suseptible to disease/pests.

It's not about quantity, its QUALITY that matters. :iagree:

Advise from one wise lady. I try to do that but it is soooo tempting to tell myself, just give it one more try. I have a Paphinia which looked so bad I took it off my Excel list, but tucked the plant in a back corner. This week I discovered 3 buds on it.

Marilyn

I fully agree with the wisdom of keeping only that which is doing well/thriving, but too often do not follow that advice.

I, too have found it difficult to give up on a really poor looking plant, only to find that if you keep tending it j-u-s-t a little longer it may reward you and finally join that thriving list. I find it hard to give up until the realization hits that I am probably not going to resurrect a dried stick.:

[Jkelee]

I have 800+

[Goldenzelle]

HMMM I feel a wee bit guilty I've been growing orchids for about 6 years now and have over 1,500 ... I know and love each one individually ..Luckily I have a large backyard and conditions are justperfect for orchid growing ... Margaret ( in Australia )

' Love is all there is, it makes the world go 'round "
Bob Dylan

[Des]

Margaret , hi from a rather chilly South Africa . had a look where you live on google earth .Looks warm, what do you grow ?