hello, just joined - Orchid Board

Claudia · #1 01-08-2009, 07:32 PM

Hi everyone,
I love this board and finally decided to join.

My passion for orchids started when I bought my first orchid ( a Phalaenopsis) at ...hem...IKEA

and I managed to have it bloom again in my apartment. I bought a second one (this time in a flower shop

) to see if I just had luck with the first one.
When also this one bloomed again I decided to buy a third one, a Wils. Tigersette 'Wild Court' AM/AOS. Now also my Tigersette has her first "home grown" spike in bloom

With the desire to learn more and possibly enlarge my collection I join this board.

Lagoon · #2 01-08-2009, 07:58 PM

Hi there Claudia - Glad you decided to hook up with us bunch of crazies!

Welcome to the forum

You found orchids in IKEA?? WoW! Its great to see them getting around in stores you wouldn't think to have them in. Ya just never know eh?

Sounds like you doing well with them and the hobby is moving along for you.
Its a wonderful hobby - just wish it wasn't so pricey, you know?

It was good to meet you & I hope you enjoy you time here

Ross · #3 01-08-2009, 08:01 PM

I want to wish you a warm welcome! I also want to wish you a "good luck" with the Ikea plant. They can be great and they can be losers. You never really know!

Jkelee · #4 01-08-2009, 09:08 PM

Hi Claudia!! Welcome to the FAB OB!!!
The best place on earth for chid info!!!!
You'll find more good stuff on chids, than you ever imagined!!!!!

Joansorchid · #5 01-09-2009, 04:51 AM

Hi Claudia
You will soon be talking chidish with us all in here. All a little crazy but what the hell if you cant enjoy a laugh.
Hugs Joan

Claudia · #6 01-09-2009, 12:54 PM

Thanks for the welcome!

yes, the orchid hobby took over me but I have hands tied because I grow them on a windowsill ...I am actually surprised of how well they are doing given I do not have a good light either

I am deciding what to get next, a Pph., a mini, or a fragrant one

Ross:
I bought the ikea orchid about 2 years ago, until now it bloomed twice a year and has two spikes right now. Although I made the mistake to water it too much so it is suffering at the moment...
I will repot it as soon as the flowers will be gone.

MuscleGirl'sHobby · #7 01-09-2009, 01:03 PM

Welcome to the board and congrats on the re-blooming of your orchids!

dounoharm · #8 01-09-2009, 02:08 PM

welcome claudia!! this is the coolest board on the web and you are in the right place to share information on growing orchids!! the people here are the funniest, friendliest, fanatic-est orchid lovers ever, and all willing to jump right in and be helpful!!! enjoy yourself and chime right in!!!