I am new to Orchids and communicating this way so please be kind.

[cbradt]

I became interested in Orchids in the fall of last year. I have 8 or 9 Phalaenopsis and one labeled Cycnodes Wine Delight 'JEM' FCC/AOS.

and one labled Cyc. Kevin Clarke.

I recently killed one labeled Blc. Longlife Seagulls because it needed re potting and I only realized it when as a last resort tried that, took one look at it's roots and realized that just because you just bought the plant-I can't assume it's good to go for two more years in that pot.

I want to know everything about cultivating and the nature of these plants. I have read the AOS' book Growing Orchids.[/I][/I][/I]and the big,big British Encyclopidia but am craving just some straight understandable help with how to get the most out of this new hobby.

I have some specific questions about my survivors and welcome any advice. I have been searching (in all the wrong places) for information and am hopeful this is it.

[BikerDoc5968]

Welcome to our motley crew...ask away and someone with be thrilled to respond.....

[jkofferdahl]

My bet is that this is it. It's a wonderful, informational forum. Welcome!

[Chubidubi]

and to the OB.

[Bird Song Farm]

Hello and Welcome
You've found a wonderful place to learn about the orchid obsession!
Ask away, if at all possible, post a picture of the plant in question (that really helps) and I'm sure someone will try to help.
AL

[Royal]

Welcome! Everyone here really is friendly. Glad you found us!!! We'll definitely try to help (you get more orchids ).

[Ross]

Welcome to the board. Glad you checked us out. It's a friendly place where folks freely share their knowledge and questions. Ask away.

[cbradt]

Thank you all for the hearty welcome and offers of sharing your knowledge.

I have not been able to find any information on Cycnodes-are they the same as Cycnoches? Is Cyc. on the label an abbreviation of one (or the other)?

I have two orchids that look the same. Cycnodes Wine Delight 'JEM' FCC/AOS and Cyc. Kevin Clarke.

Both have vigorous new foliage growth. On the Kevin Clarke, one of the stalks is shriveling but they rest of the plant appears healthy. I have no photos-sorry. Any suggestions regarding the identification and cultivation of these plants would be greatly appreciated.

[justorchids]

Welcome to the OB. Glad to have you on boad.

[sucuz]

Originally Posted by cbradt

I have some specific questions about my survivors and welcome any advice. I have been searching (in all the wrong places) for information and am hopeful this is it.

Boy, have you come to the right place. This board is awesome. The people here not only know orchids, but they explain things in a way that's easy to understand. They are very friendly and never make you feel dumb about asking questions. Welcome!