hello

[leslee]

I am a new member tho not new to orchids, keep them as houseplants and outdoors in summer. I live in SW Canada and just can't stop collecting orchids. Mostly have luck with phal and windowsill orchids. My favorite new one is an epidendrum crystal blue, which is actually beautiful hot pink and just keeps growing.

[dgenovese1]

Hi Leslee,
Welcome to the Orchid Board...it sounds like you're a good orchidholic like many of us!
Do you have a pic of your new epidendrum? I would love to see one if you do.
I'm looking forward to seeing more posts from you.

[quiltingwacko]

Hi Leslee
Welcome to the Board. This is a very friendly place to share orchid passion. Nobody understands like us.

[leslee]

here is my epidendrum. Not sure what to do with the cane when they finish flowering, one source says cut back, but it looks like they will sprout new canes like keikis.[ATTACH][/ATTACH]
hope the photos come outhttp://www.orchidboard.com/community/images/smilies/new/photo.gif

[Ross]

Welcome to the board. Glad you chose to join.

By "cane" do you mean the flower stalk?

[dgenovese1]

Originally Posted by leslee

here is my epidendrum. Not sure what to do with the cane when they finish flowering, one source says cut back, but it looks like they will sprout new canes like keikis.[ATTACH]Attachment 16657[/ATTACH]
hope the photos come outhttp://www.orchidboard.com/community/images/smilies/new/photo.gif

I agree with you...it certainly is HOT pink! I like it!!

[leslee]

these are reed-type, they are related to cattaleya but they almost look like dendrobiums. There are buds halfway down the cane or reed.

[Psyguy10]

hi leslee! your EPI. is cool*

[bellini girl]

Hi Leslie, to OB. Luv your epi. The flowers are great aren't they? the flowers on my crystal blue stayed on plant for 4 mths.

Lecent

[Chubidubi]

to the OB Leslee
Your Epi has an awesome color .