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[SusanE]

Hello,

I am a psychologist living in the New York metropolitan area (Westchester County). I recently went to the orchid show at the Bronx Botanical Gardens and went crazy--came home with two, and purchased about 4 more online. I'm here in the hope of keeping them alive and thriving.

[smartie2000]

Welcome to OB! what did you get?

[dave b]

Welcome. Tell us what you got so far.

[SusanE]

Ok--here goes.
1. Cattleya blc.Haleahi Sunbow Floribunda x blc. Haleahi Chariot "Evolution"--currently in bloom.

2. Phaleonopsis Amabilis v formosianum x Brother lawrence, also in bloom.

3.Cattleya walkeriana coerulea "blue moon"
4. Neof. falcata var. Amami
5.Oncidium Twinkle "Fragrance Fantasy"
6. Oncidium Rosy Sunset Pacific Satin (starting to bloom)
7. Tbcm. Snow Gem
(Angcm. philippinense x Tblm. kotoense)

Do you think I got enough???
I guess this gives a clue to my cautious, hesitant temperament

[Ross]

Originally Posted by SusanE

Hello,

I am a psychologist living in the New York metropolitan area (Westchester County). I recently went to the orchid show at the Bronx Botanical Gardens and went crazy--came home with two, and purchased about 4 more online. I'm here in the hope of keeping them alive and thriving.

Love your "tongue in cheek" description - 'went crazy'. You need to see someone

Seriously, welcome, and there are lots of good folks on the board down your way. I have a brother-in-law I wish I could get to frequent the board 'cause he'd love it here. His S.O. is a Psychologist in NJ. and both of them are orchid growers of long term.

I am more into Oncidiums/Brassias/Encyclias and we have lotsa good discussions here on care, etc. of the easy-to-grow families.

[Lagoon]

Hi ya Susan, Welcome to the forum, nice to see you here and glad to meet you.
Nice choice in orchids, welcome to a wonderful hobby

[cb977]

Originally Posted by SusanE

Ok--here goes.
1. Cattleya blc.Haleahi Sunbow Floribunda x blc. Haleahi Chariot "Evolution"--currently in bloom.

2. Phaleonopsis Amabilis v formosianum x Brother lawrence, also in bloom.

3.Cattleya walkeriana coerulea "blue moon"
4. Neof. falcata var. Amami
5.Oncidium Twinkle "Fragrance Fantasy"
6. Oncidium Rosy Sunset Pacific Satin (starting to bloom)
7. Tbcm. Snow Gem
(Angcm. philippinense x Tblm. kotoense)

Do you think I got enough???
I guess this gives a clue to my cautious, hesitant temperament

Hi Susan...welcome to Orchidboard

You've got great taste in orchids!
We'll help you in your endeavors and the answer to your question is...there is NEVER enough!!!

It's nice to have you with us...have you seen our gallery? We've got some wonderful pitures posted there and in our forums A number of us usally meet in the chat room each night around 8pm...hope to see you around

[Gin]

To OB. nice choice of plants Gin

[justatypn]

Aboard Susan, its great that you found the OB and sounds like you have been bitten but the orchid bug...wtg

The OB has a gallery where you can share your s and view many of the other members as well. See you around the OB....

[SusanE]

Wow--I'm blown away by all of these responses. Looks like I found a good place.

Susan