Joining in from SF Bay, California

[ohhibianca]

I’ve read a great deal of helpful information on this forum (I and my orchids thank you) and suppose it’s time I stop lurking. I live just north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge in an apartment with large, unobstructed east-facing windows, terrible insulation, and loads of plants. I try to choose plants that enjoy temperature swings and can cope with cold night time temps better than I can

I have a recently acquired Clowesia Rebecca Northen “Mikabi” that’s now in spike, which I am both thrilled and a bit nervous about considering the quite varied experiences I’ve read about. Wish me luck?

My collection is small so far - I have a friend with 150+ orchids who advised me to take it slowly. I can do that. In the meantime, I’ll be reading around the forum!

Cheers,

Bianca

[OrchidBro]

and welcome! Best of luck with your new acquisition.

[fishmom]

Welcome! I am pretty close to you. Have you checked out the Marin Orchid Society? And I hope you will post a picture when the Clowesia blooms. We love pictures!

[ohhibianca]

Thank you, OrchidBro and fishmom!

I have recently checked out the Marin Orchid Society online but have not attended any meetings or events - will be sure to do so! And I will absolutely post a photo with the Clowesia blooms.

[DirtyCoconuts]

howdy