Im new. be gentle.

[tornsweater]

Hey everybody! Little bit about me. My name is Adam, Im 27, I live in San Francisco and I am a plant freak, but more specifically an Orchid freak. I have been growing exotic plants for the better part of a decade, but only recently really got into orchids. I used to collect carnivorous plants (around 30 some odd species) and was a member of the BACPS and the ICPS. At one point a couple of years ago I decided to get an orchid...you know....for giggles. I acquired a bare root Sedirea japonica, and the rest, as they say, is history. I now, in my tiny apartment, have about 60 or so species and hybrids (a drop in the bucket compared to many of you, but I have very limited space) orchids, and about 120 plants in general. I tend to focus mostly on miniature monopodial highland species, but Im not picky. Word got out at work that I was "the orchid guy" and now every couple of months Ill find an orchid on-top of my locker, begging for help.

[WhiteRabbit]

Hi Adam!
awww - this isn't like some other forums - there's no need to worry about being new - we all were at one time
So don't be afraid to ask questions - everyone is happy to try to help - and there are lot of people here with a lot of knowldege.

I'm in San Jose, and there are a few members in the bay area and N Cal.

Don't forget to post some pix of your plants (orchids and others) - we all love pix here!

[RosieC]

Welcome to Orchid Board Adam

As WhiteRabbit has already said, don't be afraid to ask any questions you might have we are all really friendly here.

[peeweelovesbooks]

Welcome!!!

Don't worry--we don't bite. (Well, only on Mondays and Wednesdays (wink). Just jump right in.

[CTB]

Welcome aboard, what part of the country do you live in? How do you give you collection enough light?
Grow lights? Tell us about yourself.

[Tropicgirl]

Hi there and welcome to the OB! My sis lives in San Fran, too! Don't forget to post some pictures of your 'chids, we love pictures here!