Hello from my windowsill

[S_Mazza]

Hello to all,

I have read topics on this board occasionally, and I finally decided to sign up. I find it is full of lots of good information and discussion.

I have a very small collection of 3 hybrid Phalaenopsis and 1 Dendrobium. After one or two misadventures with previous orchids, I wised up and started re-potting them. These ones look good and healthy, and should be around for quite some time to come.

I think all orchids are neat, but my main interest is in Phalaenopsis, especially the miniature type that are so windowsill-friendly. I also have some interest in Oncidium / Tolumnia and Cattleya, though I have never taken care of any.

I may have a few questions about identifying and obtaining hybrids as I cautiously grow my collection. Can't go too fast, as I don't have much windowsill left.

[DeaC]

We've all heard the excuses for not expanding our collections...no space, no $, no time. Now that you're one of us that will change!

[Dimples]

Welcome! Getting bit by the orchid bug is a blessing and a curse. I thought I'd only add a few orchids to my large houseplant collection, but I keep thinking of ways to expand my available space. I'm currently looking at ways to make my windowsills larger in a renter-friendly way (just found this today).

[estación seca]

Welcome to the Orchid Board!

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Originally Posted by Dimples

Welcome! Getting bit by the orchid bug is a blessing and a curse. I thought I'd only add a few orchids to my large houseplant collection, but I keep thinking of ways to expand my available space. I'm currently looking at ways to make my windowsills larger in a renter-friendly way (just found this today).

Have you thought about an ironing board? Long and wide, they fold up when not in use!

[LizB88]

Welcome to orchidboard!

[Mountaineer370]

Welcome to the Orchid Board. Limited space is the biggest reason my orchid collection is very small, too.

Originally Posted by Dusty Ol' Man

Have you thought about an ironing board? Long and wide, they fold up when not in use!

Neat idea! And they're height-adjustable.

[S_Mazza]

Thanks to all for your words of welcome!

Yes, we'll see how many orchids I end up with in a year. I admit there are 2 or 3 I'm interested in.

[Dimples]

Originally Posted by Dusty Ol' Man

Have you thought about an ironing board? Long and wide, they fold up when not in use!

The window I’m considering this for would be in use year round and the room is already tight with just a queen bed and a desk. I only need to expand the sill a few inches to significantly increase my available space.