Hi from Norway - Orchid Board

mirej · #1 04-18-2009, 07:33 AM

Hello there! I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I'm from Norway and I've been reading on this board for quite a while now.
I've got a few phalaenopsis right now, but my collection will expand as we move into our new house and no longer the lack of space can stop me.

In addition I'm trying to grow lithops and sanseviera, I just put a mangoseed in the soil and I've got three Hoyas.
I've got one Hoya and two orchids in S/H culture, and I'll put the mangoseed over in S/H as well.

So there you've got a little about me, I'll see you around here!

playtime8978 · #2 04-18-2009, 08:18 AM

Welcome to OB I hope you have as much fun here as I do and find all the information you need, everyone is very friendly and happy to help with any questions you my have, we also loves pictures so If you have any pics of your orchids or others I would love to see them. see you around!

cb977 · #3 04-18-2009, 09:12 AM

Hi and Welcome to Orchidboard!

I'm sure once the space issue is gone, your collection will grow...quickly

We'll help ya

If you need help with anything, please don't be shy about asking...we have the greatest folks in the world right here!

s1214215 · #4 04-18-2009, 09:17 AM

Wow, I cant imagine growing a mango in Norway. They get huge!!!!

Glad you have joined the forum. Any questions, ask away as people here are friendly and happy to answer.

Brett

mirej · #5 04-18-2009, 10:12 AM

Thanks for the nice welcome!
I know for a fact that my collection will grow, I'm having a really hard time keeping my hands off whenever I'm stupid enough to put my feet inside a flowershop.

Tha mango is, as many other things I do, just a "good idea". Time will show if it was such...

I'm glad to have a place to ask and get a good thoughtful reply, and also share my passion for these wonderful plants.

s1214215 · #6 04-18-2009, 10:50 AM

A tip with the mango. I have seen people keep it in a medium pot and semi-bonsai it. They can take temperatures to 0c but not much frost. They like warm summers. My brother is growing one where it gets to -1c but light frost. So they are not that soft. Just get large.

We all make silly mistakes, thats part of growing orchids. Many of us lust after what is not suitable in our climate as it is exotic. Look at me growing Lepanthes in Bangkok LOL....

Brett