Just joined - Orchid Board

tunachris · #1 03-31-2007, 11:15 AM

I just joined this forum after linking over from the Vivarium Forum. I have been growing orchids outdoors in Southern California for about 4 years. Mostly Cymbidiums, with some Cattlya alliance plants. I also have quite a few Paphiopedilums which summer outside and come into the south side of my kitchen couonter in the fall.

I don't have a greenhouse or anything fancy. I grow most of my plants at the south end of my patio, which has a an overhang covered with 50% shade cloth above a large redwood bench I built to keep orchids on. I also hang a number of plants at the outside edge of the patio. There is a misting system on a timer above all the plants to cool and provied humidity in hot weather.

I am thinking of eventually building a shade house in my yard. I grow plants that will survive outdoors in my climate. I have too many other things going on to invest the time or money in a greenhouse right now. Maybe someday.

Chris

cb977 · #2 03-31-2007, 11:57 AM

Hi Chris...welcome to Orchidboard!

Sounds like you've got things set up just right for your conditions

We'd love to see some pictures

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask

Tindomul · #3 03-31-2007, 12:32 PM

Welcome to the Orchid Board! Glad you joined up.

smartie2000 · #4 03-31-2007, 01:44 PM

Welcome!

justatypn · #5 03-31-2007, 03:58 PM

Aboard Chris...it's great that you have found the OB and your setup sounds so nice. When and if the time comes for the greenhouse it will be a sweet move. The OB has a personal gallery for your

s would love to see your setup. Enjoy your time here on the OB...great to have you as a new member

Shadow · #6 04-02-2007, 06:58 AM

Welcome to the forum!

dennis · #7 04-02-2007, 07:51 PM

orcdfrk · #8 04-03-2007, 05:09 PM

Welcome to the OB tuna.