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[FyreFly]

Hello Everyone,
I am quite new to Orchids I have collected about 10 in the last few years mainly as gifts from people as they know i love them, so I need to find out the best way to care for them so I thought why not Join , I live in the UK and would like to make contact with people of similar experience,
peace love and good happines stuff.....

[Ranchnanny]

Welcome aboard Fyrefly. You will love the OB its fun and informative. Don't be afraid to ask questions cause there are lots of folks with so much knowledge on the OB.

Send some of your collection we love

Sheridan

[quiltingwacko]

Welcome aboard Fyrefly! I know you will enjoy the OB. I have learned a lot on here. It is a very entertaining way to further our disease, uh hobby.

[cb977]

Hi and

We have a number of members in the UK here on Orchidboard

What types of chids are you growing?

If you have any questions, let us know

[FyreFly]

Well I have nothing exotic, my limited collection is mostly some really beautiful Phalaenopsis which have been bought for me or if i spot a nice one at my local supermarket maybe as I get more experienced I will try some different types especially once I can source good quality sellers out in the UK I'm quite looking forward to the journey

[MuscleGirl'sHobby]

Hi and welcome to Orchid Board Firefly! I'm glad you decided to join us. I started out with orchids the way you are. I got some phals, then bought what interested me in the supermarket and big box stores, and have now moved on to ordering from more specialized vendors.

You'll certainly have a lot of fun! It's a jounrey with no end... which is what I love about it

[FyreFly]

I would like to ask a question and wonder if you all would share your idea's with me please? .
Currently I have my Orchids lined up along my kitchen windowsill, I would dearly love to display them in the lounge area where I could enjoy them more often does anyone have any suggestions how i could achieve this being sympathetic towards the plants requirements, or even share how you enjoy yours!

[shakkai]

Hello there! (And a bit belated !!)

All of my orchids are grown on a windowsill - the kitchen, the dining room, and my 'side porch'/utility room which has lots of windows - just like you.

I will bring plants in bloom into the lounge to enjoy them and for the most part, the plants don't seem to mind too much. I do keep them away from extremes of temperature (so not too close to the radiators) and I check a bit more regularly to see if they need water. They tend to dry out a bit quicker in the lounge, so may need to be watered a bit quicker than the others.

I have found that they work well on the mantlepiece when in flower, or on an end table by the sofa. They also work really well as a centerpiece on the dining table. ...just some thoughts....

[Royal]

Hi FyreFly,

Great to have you here. I do what Shakkai suggests. I move my blooming plants to enjoy them around my house. No point in having a beautiful flower just looking out the window.

You really will love it here. Great info for every stage of this hobby (addiction), and the nicest folks on the web. Welcome!