Hello from Lakeland, FL!

[knsrn]

Hello everyone!

I'm a new orchid enthusiast and I've decided to join this wonderful forum to get more knowledge and experience.

I have two what I believe to be Phals, but I'm not sure. I confess, they were a mother's day gift last year that somehow survived my initial inexperience and then outright neglect in my despondence over failing. They honestly seemed to do better when I left them alone...

But I'm trying again and hope with this forum as a resource to fare better.

I have a (supposedly) Dendrobium Kingianum on the way and I am eyeing a Haraella retrocalla like no one's business.

On a side note, non-orchid related, I recently got a Crinkle Ness African Violet that I'm giddy over. It's so freaking cute!

A big shout out to anyone in FL and an enthusiastic Hello the rest of the board!

[estación seca]

Welcome to the Orchid Board!

When you have made 5 posts the software will let you upload photos. We look forward to seeing your plants.

[knsrn]

Thank you for the info estación seca!

I am building up the courage to post pictures- my poor orchids are not in the best shape. But that's sorta the whole point of joining the forum Trying to learn more to help them grow!

[DeaC]

Hey there! Florida=orchids. You can do this. Read what the good folks here have to say and check out the Forum section. BTW,just googled your violet and color is a knock-out. Should a Vanda be in your future that color will come up in your searches,or close to it.

[knsrn]

Thank you DeaC!

I am working up the courage to start asking questions but I have already learned so much just by reading old threads! I'm very excited to find people to talk with my new hobby about!

[DirtyCoconuts]

welcome and welcome


no need for any courage...there are nothing but good folks here and you are among friends

[realoldbeachbum]

Originally Posted by knsrn

Thank you DeaC!

I am working up the courage to start asking questions but I have already learned so much just by reading old threads! I'm very excited to find people to talk with my new hobby about!

Welcome Knsrn. Yes, this Orchid Board contains a wealth of information and experts actually answer your questions. I, too, am new to growing orchids. Be careful -- it can lead to an addiction ROBB