First Posting

[joelws]

While I have been growing orchids, sort of, for about 10 years, I am only now beginning to feel like an intermediate. I live in Gloucester, MA and grow entirely on windowsills. I am fortunate in having one or more plants in flower at all times and have a modest variety.

I just purchased an orchid with a label that says "Burr. Stefan Isler 'Dos Pinhos' ". What does Burr. stand for?

Joelws

[Ross]

Welcome Joelws. Glad to have you here. Burr stands for Burrageara which is an intergeneric cross between Cochlioda x Miltonia x Odontoglossum and Oncidium. An intergeneric takes on the cultural characteristics of the parents in the percent of the mix of the parents. I haven't looked up this particular mix, but you can safely say it likes rather high light, likes high water when growing and a bit less when not growing, and cool temps during winter and a bit warmer in summer. That's pretty generic for a cross such as this. We can look up this cross and give more specific culture if you want.

[joelws]

Thanks, Ross. That was helpful. The likes that you listed generally are what I can give orchids. Time will tell.

Joel

[cb977]

Hi Joel

We'd love to hear about your collection

I moved your thread into our Introductions Forum so more folks can say

If you need help with anything, let us know

[magicatt]

Welcome!! And don't forget