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Originally Posted by Paul Mc (Post 449331)

Buenas!!! A pura vida!!!

WOW, I am so jealous that you have that many plants. It would be my dream come true. I just hope it wasn't under bad circumstances.

Yes, the learning curve is steep and can be even steeper for certain types of orchids. However, with a lot of research, patience and experimentation you can do it. Plus, you have come to the right place to ask questions. Everyone here is extremely helpful and kind.

It's hard to tell what you have because the flowers are not in focus. But based upon the leaf structure, it almost looks like a Gastrochilus. Look for some pictures on the internet to see if the flowers and the plant look the same to you.

If all else fails, you might try going to Andy's Orchids on the internet and just going through each type of orchid he has to see if you can identify the flower. His store is based in California, USA. It's a good place to start to identify species orchids.

You should watch Andy's video while you are there as well. It is very interesting. You might really enjoy it.

Gracias por tu respuesta.

Unfortunately, my "inheritance" of the orchids was due a traumatically bad event, but life goes on. This place was my wife's dream come true. Orchids have never been a big interest of mine, but it seems a waste not to know more about what I have here.

The total number of individual plants here is staggering. Not only were there many "exotic" or hybrid orchids imported, but local species grow profusely here as well -- only about a dozen varieties I have found, but probably thousands of individual plants. And this just in my little piece (about 5 acres) of Guatemalan paradise.

Orchid lovers should really consider a visit to Guatemala. Habitats range from sea-level hot-humid wetlands (where I live) to brisk cloud forests at almost 10K feet. Amazingly these two extremes of habitat can be found only 70 miles apart! And, orchid species are abundant in all.

Re the orchid ID, I will search down your suggested path. The flowers are so small that it is hard to get a clearly focused pic without a tripod and a more appropriate lens -- this pic was just taken with a little point-and-shoot digital camera. However, when
you look very closely they are each perfectly formed little orchids...albeit pin head sized.

Thanks.