Greetings from Missouri

[IraGlacialis]

Hello all; I'm not good at intros, but here it goes:

For reasons lost to even me, I just got interested in orchids all of a sudden this past spring, and I have no regrets.
In April drove up to St. Louis and came to the MO Botanical Gardens. It turns out that there was an Orchid Society show going at that time. I couldn't resist the temptation, so I got a Phalaenopsis 'Join Grace' and a Paphipedilum gardinerii. They livened-up my residence hall quite nicely .
When I came back from school for the summer, my aunt, hearing my interest in orchids, shoved all her orchids on to me (apparently, they were becoming a hassle). since most of the tags were either missing or misplaced, all I know about them is that they seem to come from the Vanda and Cattleya alliances.
So far, they are doing quite well, and I am looking towards mounting the phal, vandas, and catts.
whew...

[Chubidubi]

Ira Glad to have you here with us.

[justatypn]

Aboard Ira, great that you have found the OB, a great place to learn with so many inspiring hobbist anxious to help with your orchid questions.

We love s here at the OB and don't hestitate to take a walk over to other members s in the gallery area and a great place to share.

[Gin]

Hi neighbor ! I am down I 44 west from St. Louis . between St. Louis and Springfield ... Welcome to OB . Gin

[IraGlacialis]

Thanks guys.
Just wondering, how do you get the photos in that filmstrip format at the bottom of a post?

Originally Posted by Gin

Hi neighbor ! I am down I 44 west from St. Louis . between St. Louis and Springfield ... Welcome to OB . Gin

Cool.
I'm actually from the KC area, but I'm going to school at Rolla.

[bellini girl]

to OB Ira. Just jump right in

Lecent

[Chubidubi]

When you post look down the row and go to
Manage attachments
Attach files
then click there and post your pics.

[Roly0217]

Ira and to the OB. It seems like your aunt had a small collection started. The Vandas I would try to place in wooden baskets and hang them. They love it like that. with your new hobby and isn't it addicting

[IraGlacialis]

Originally Posted by Chubidubi

When you post look down the row and go to
Manage attachments
Attach files
then click there and post your pics.

Thanks.
I noticed you already started commenting on the pics of my orchids.

Anyways, here are my orchids. The pics of the paph and phal were taken at my residence hall several months ago. The one of the catts and vanda were taken couple days ago at home.

[Roly0217]

Yeah I had to take a look at what you had. Have you been able to figure out what types are they from any previous blooms?? Anyways as soon as they bloom we'll brainstorm over here to try to find the right match. Just keep the pictures coming