I have a question - Orchid Board

stephanie_l_brent · #1 10-22-2008, 07:37 AM

My name is Stephanie,

I have a couple of questions that I need help with before I lose my orchids. I got a Wilson Red Pacific 'Deep Shadows' HCC/AOS for my birthday from my husband. We had to move back up to Michigan where it's cold right now & I have it inside because of it. I don't know if I'm doing anything right because it looks like it's dieing on me. I love it & I want it to rebloom but I honestly don't know what I'm doing. My husband figures that growing ORCHIDS will be a great hobby for me since I have MS. I guess what I'm asking is for some major help because I don't know what I'm doing. I have the "Growing ORCHIDS is Fun" by Albert P. Hollingsworth but it doesn't give me any information about them. Can anyone PLEASE help me???

Stephanie

BikerDoc5968 · #2 10-22-2008, 09:23 AM

A very BIG Welcome to the forum from another who lived just down the road in Ft Myers and moved back to this nastiness in Michigan. To begin, it is always very helpful if you can take a digital pic of your chid and post it. Here are some links to help: Wils. Red Pacific 'Deep Shadows'

Orchid Web: Wilsonara Red Pacific 'Deep Shadows' HCC/AOS

AOS | Odontoglossum

AOS | Oncidium

BTW, where in Michigan?

Shirley · #3 10-22-2008, 10:51 PM

Welcome, Stephanie! You're getting into a wonderful hobby and I hope you'll find all the help you need on the Orchid Board. Lots of experts are ready to advise. Good luck and we'll look forward to pictures of your "babies."

bellini girl · #4 10-23-2008, 12:47 AM

Stephanie. Be careful though of your new hobby....you may become addicted like the rest of us

Lecent