Hello from Florida, also

[louez]

Hi. Just joined a day ago. Already getting good advice on a problem. I have long wanted to share quarters with orchids. Now in a part of Florida where conditions favor growing and learning. A friend blessed me with a phal started from her plant. It has the company of 3 others — 1 phal, 1 Denod and 1 vanda — rescued from a mega home center where they were ready to die and at reduced prices of $2-5. It's been more than a month and all are showing signs of new growth except one that is feeling a little dry. But he's perking up today after a nice lukewarm dunk. I am looking to learn from this board. Hubby is implying 4 plants is the limit, um, but he doesn't understand orchid love.

[Chubidubi]

louez to the OB
Sit back and enjoy the ride

[louez]

Thank you. It's just tough to walk by those poor abused orchid plants at the megastore. The staff is orchid challenged. But at $2-$5 each I'll build a small collection. My goal is to eventually own a couple of blue vandas. I saw some online and they are just gorgeous.

[Roly0217]

louez and to the OB. A phal was my first one and now I'm close to 100 plants... I hope that you enjoy and learn from everyone here. By the way; where in Florida are you?? I'm in Miami. with you 'chids.

[bellini girl]

Hello Louez and to OB. So hubby thinks that 4 'chids are enough...Tut, tut. Just humour the man and tell him you were never good at arithmetic....ROFL

Lecent

[priz_m]

Louez welcome to the OB!

I am too a sucker for orchid rescues, glad to know there's another orchid super hero out there.

Well, I'm glad to know you are finding the help you need already.

We like jejeje, so it'd be great to see a couple of your babies!

[Lorraine]

Hi Louez and Welcome to OB

I started out with a few rescues and then joined my local Orchid Society. With all the chids I have collected in the 1 1/2 years since then it is well over 125. But they just show up somehow. Like they multiplied overnight. My husband has given up Now he gives me ideas of where I can put more He even notices when different ones are in bloom. Seems to like the yellow Vanda that is vacationing here till its' new home is ready. I'm babysitting about 15 and will probably get a few more to add to my collection just before they go home. Can't have any wasted space
Where in Florida do you live??

[justatypn]

Aboard louez, its great that you have found the OB an awesome forum to learn from as well as help other members. We all started out the same way, but it does not last long. Started a few years ago, indoor growing, one chid at a time, than multiple purchases I can't count either .. 140+ later. Once we are addicted the reasoning comes-a-flowin'

Another Floridian :

[peeweelovesbooks]

Welcome to the board. I'm another Floridian!! I started a year ago and well,.........I have the orchid disease. Have fun on the board and don't hesitate to ask any questions.

[cb977]

Seems I missed this thread when I was away last weekend so...

to Orchidboard!

As you can see, we have lots of Floridians here

You're going to meet some really nice people here from around the world...I look forward to hearing more from you

if you need help with anything, let us know