Hello from Texas!

[blackorchid]

Hello to everyone, I'm a college student in Dallas, Texas(been living here for 4 years). I'm sorry for not introducing myself to the board sooner So I'm going ahead and do it now
I was born and grew up in Vietnam. I've been here for 4 years as an International student. I've been interesting in orchid since I was 12 years old (probably ealier, but that's when I got I very first orchid: Dendrobium crumenatum). I remembered so clearly the orchid that I killed when I was younger and inexperienced (i.e. a Phalaenopsis that was hung outside in fullsun... ) Overall, I have had a lot of success back in Vietnam. I even had my own collection of about 20+ varieties of orchids in my backyard. My favorite was my Rhynchostylis gigantea that bloomed for me faithfully every spring.
When I came over to the United States, I left behind my collection for my Mom and she began to sell all of my orchids away, except for R. gigantea ( )
I quit orchiding for a year. I think I should focus more on my college career than orchiding. The bad (or good ) thing is that I was bitten by THE ORCHID BUG again when I came to Home Depot for the first time, Ah hah... With time, I start to learn more sources of orchid vendors in the US. That spark my interest again, and I gradually reestablished my collection. I also gave some of the orchids to my very close friends on special occasions just to see the happiness on their face. I now have an Eastern windowsill that contains 8 orchids of the following:
Blc. Alma Kee 'Tip Malee' AM/AOS from Hom Depot
Brassavola nodosa ('Panama Soire' AM/AOS x 'Mas Mejor' AM/AOS) from Norman's Orchid
Dendrobium aggregatum v. jenkinsii from Oak Hill Garden
Lc. Tainan City 'General' HCC/AOS from Oak Hill Garden
Neofinetia falcata from Oak Hill Garden
Phalaenopsis bellina 'Chin yo' from Big Leaf Orchid
Phalaenopsis Caribbean Sunset 'Chin yo' from Big Leaf Orchid
Phalaenopsis Lava Glow from Home Depot
If you have a chance to view my list on my profile, I include orchids that I remember having from when I was 12 until now. I have no more money and space for anymore orchid, but who knows.....


P/S One time in the past, I've seen a specimen size of Paph. parishii in 8 (?) inch pot that was sold for under $50 (cant remember the exact value), At that time I have no idea about Paph, so ... there . Now I'm thinking about that I regret for not buying that wonderful species.

[bellini girl]

Black orchid. Sounds like you never quite gave up your "chids" We love here at OB. Do post some of your orchids, love to view

Lecent

[blackorchid]

My Paph Maudiae from Home Depot, I killed them after it stay with me for over 6 months(this is when sphagnum doesn't work).... my first Paph.
I've not had a chance to take a picture before the flower wilted. And yes, I take credit for this flower

[Royal]

Welcome!

[priz_m]

Welcome to the OB blackorchid, I guess is true what they say, old habits die hard jejejeje , glad to know you are back growing orchids.

We look forward to read about your orchids and see more pictures of them

Priz

[blackorchid]

More picture from my cell phone, sorry for the bad quality pics
Phalaenopsis Lava Glow



Phalaenopsis Leopard Prince - I gave this plant away, bought it at Lowe's in fair condition for $5 hahah!!

[blackorchid]

I'm interested in meeting members from Dallas, TX. I'm thinking about a mass ordering lol, we can split shipping cost
More pictures!!
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...noid-phal.html

[Chubidubi]

blackorchid to the OB

[Roly0217]

and to the OB blackorchid !!!! Glad to have some more young people like me in this forum and that like this addicting passion of ours I've been growing for about 6 months now and thank to Home Depot and the internet I'm up to 105 chids and planning to get more . Enjoy the forum !!!!