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Depau · #1 11-11-2008, 01:19 AM

I'm very new to orchids, but I sure like them. Still trying to decide which genus is best for me, but I'd like to learn more about all of them.
Depau

dgenovese1 · #2 11-11-2008, 01:39 AM

Hi Depau,

Welcome to the OB!

In deciding which genus is best for you, I would suggest that you study your growing conditions/environment and begin with whichever is best suited for that situation. This will help to ensure success in your budding hobby.

Of course once you really get growing, you may discover that all genre are best!

If you're interested, tell us about your growing environment so that we can offer you suggestions.

Chubidubi · #3 11-11-2008, 01:30 PM

Depau

jspatzwmn · #4 11-11-2008, 01:47 PM

So new that I can see how to reply to you, but can't see how to make a new post! (This is also my FIRST try at a message board).

My sister-in-law gave me a Bllra "Golden Gate" that she bought for cheap because it needs re-potting and I'm supposedly "good at that sort of thing." So while you are getting the luxury of researching your orchid career, I'm jumping in with both feet and eyes wide shut!

The plant came with one blooming spike and another on the way. The second is now in bloom. Not quite a luxuriously as the first ... the blooms are smaller and very close together.

I'm here to research light, water, and "soil" (I see that mounting is an option, but not necessarily for beginners) needs for my new "baby."

Good luck to you and happy travels.

cb977 · #5 11-11-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jspatzwmn

So new that I can see how to reply to you, but can't see how to make a new post! (This is also my FIRST try at a message board).

My sister-in-law gave me a Bllra "Golden Gate" that she bought for cheap because it needs re-potting and I'm supposedly "good at that sort of thing." So while you are getting the luxury of researching your orchid career, I'm jumping in with both feet and eyes wide shut!

The plant came with one blooming spike and another on the way. The second is now in bloom. Not quite a luxuriously as the first ... the blooms are smaller and very close together.

I'm here to research light, water, and "soil" (I see that mounting is an option, but not necessarily for beginners) needs for my new "baby."

Good luck to you and happy travels.

Hi and

I'm going to leave this post here because it addresses our other new friend, Depau...but I'm also going to copy it to a new thread of it's own so your intro doesn't get lost and your new friends can say

I'll also post some tips for you on navigating around the neighborhood

cb977 · #6 11-11-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Depau

I'm very new to orchids, but I sure like them. Still trying to decide which genus is best for me, but I'd like to learn more about all of them.
Depau

Hi and welcome to Orchidboard

You've come to the right place...we'll help you with whatever questions you have and you'll soon have more orchids than you originally planned on!

if you need help with anything, let us know. We have a great bunch of folks here sharing everything they know

Depau · #7 11-11-2008, 09:04 PM

Hi Everyone. Thanks for the great welcome.I have a few orchids. Some don't have names, but I know the genus. The orchids I have which have just stopped blooming are the Phals, Paphs (Maudiae, Supersuk, several types of dendrobiums, Bolopetalum 'Midnight Blue and Brassidium Lillian Oka 'Lillian'). One Brassidium Lillian Oka 'Lillian', two Paph. niveum, Brasada. Orange Delight, and Phal. Join Diamond x Phal. equestria are still blooming. They are under lights in windows which receive morning sun. They are interspersed among African Violets, Streptocarpella, cycad, Neea, orange jasmine, miniature ficus, gloxinia, myrtus compacta, begonias and a collection of bonsai (last count a little over 50), and Lady Gouldian finches. Did mention mention I've never been married? Lived out of a suitcase for over 30 years for my company.
Depau aka Keith

Depau · #8 11-11-2008, 09:15 PM

Hi, again. I used to row Cymbidiums when I lived on the beach of central California . They were more like weeds than pampered pets. I used to save all my coffee grounds, add it to the pots as top dressing, and stood back to watch them bloom. Of course the sun breaking through the fog at 10 in the morning , and going behind the marine layer by 2 in the afternoon sure helped. Now I live in Sunset zone 8/9 I also had one Cattleya which hung from a hanging basket that bloomed every year, but I didn't do anything to it except water and fertilize.
Keith