Hi, my name is Doug and I'm a new kid here.

[dmcpeek]

Hi all,

I'm very happy to find an orchid family. I've been raising orchids for a while. I'm fond of Paphs but I enjoy others as well. My collection is small ~30 plants but growing. I just had a Monnierara Millennium Magic 'Witchcraft produce 9 blooms last week. I also have a Paph. 'Fred's Grandeur, Zygonisia Cynosure 'Blue Birds', Restrepia landsburgii, Phal. violacea, and Haraella retrocalla in bloom. I have an Oncidium Twinkle ‘White Shower’ and a Wilsonara Martian Leather 'Berrylicious' in spike.

All that aside I'm hoping to learn a lot from everyone in the community here.

~ Doug

[Roberta]

[Leafmite]

Hello and welcome!

[Mountaineer370]

Hi Doug, and welcome to the Orchid Board!

[DeaC]

[alecStewart1]

Hey Doug! Out of curiousity, how easy to do find Paphs to grow?

[Ray]

Welcome, Doug.

Paphs and phrags are my primary plants, too.

[sophmae]

Hi, I am brand new too. I am looking to get advice so I don't kill all these fun new plants I've bought. Unfortunately, my tastes are varied and I haven't been able to focus on one type of orchid. Hopefully all these posts will teach me how to be a successful orchid parent anyway.

Good luck in your orchid growing.

[estación seca]

Welcome!

[KatieM]

Welcome, Doug! We are glad to have you! I'm definitely looking forward to picking your brain on paph care. Sounds like you have a beautiful collection! What zone do you grow in?