New to the board, Hi I’m Tim

[Morgs]

This is my second attempt at an intro so either I’m incompetent or it’s out there and I don’t see it, so I guess that’s be incompetent too. 7 Orchids now after my first, a Phalaenopsis rebloomed last year. I didn’t think it’d be possible because in my experience, albeit pretty plant successful, orchid were like poinsettias- those plants you buy and seem to kill no matter how much you read about taking care of it, it’s tropical etc. or a gift someone gave you that you choked the life out of no matter how hard you tried. Now 4 phalaenopsis, 1 Cattleya, 1 Zygopetalum & 1 Oncidium Alliance Hybrid (right?? Still baffled by this tangled nomenclature) later, I’m thirsty for knowledge but cowed by the staggering amount of info good and bad. I can’t even remember the orchid types yet except for the Phalaenopsis & Cattleya, let alone pronounce them! So I’m glad I found this, I look forward to taking and leaving & ask for forgiveness in advance for the ignorant sh*t that may come off of my fingertips here!

[Roberta]

Welcome! You will find lots of friendly advice here. There are no stupid questions except for the unasked ones! And a orchids offer a lifetime of learning. So do keep the inquiries coming. There are lots of Board contributors who grow under conditions similar to yours, that advice is especially helpful.

[Morgs]

Thank you!

[Louis_W]

Ya don't worry! Everyone here is well aware of how confusing and complex this stuff is.

[Morgs]

Lol I bet Louis. All journeys have a starting point. I love the challenge.

[Dimples]

Welcome!

FYI, if you’re going to post pictures of your plants don’t worry if your pictures upload sideways. It’s a flaw of the OB’s old system and we’re all accustomed to it. There are workarounds, but you don’t have to.

[Ray]

Welcome Tim.

What part of the Philly burbs? I lived in Doylestown for 28 years, working in KOP, downtown Philly, and Exton.

[estación seca]

Welcome!

[Morgs]

I used to live in Center City almost exactly in the middle, bought a home in NoLibs, sold it at the end of Covid, Wynnewood for a year now a little closer to Villanova on the mainline.

Thanks Dimples as well.

[DeaC]

Welcome also. You're almost a neighbor.