New - Orchid Board

Cowhorn wrangler · #1 05-07-2011, 05:35 PM

im 30 yrs old and my dad recently gave me a huge orchid growth that his dad had given to im almost 40 years ago.these are some of the fixtures ive made recently with pieces off the mother orchid and also a picture of the mother plant itself.im new to all this but i am enjoying the hobby so far.

flhiker · #2 05-07-2011, 05:40 PM

Nice Oncidium. Welcome to OB and the wonderful world of orchids.

kiki-do · #3 05-07-2011, 05:54 PM

Welcome! You have some beauties there.

Zoi2 · #4 05-07-2011, 11:29 PM

Hello and welcome, your mounts are fantastic!!!
Joann

WhiteRabbit · #5 05-08-2011, 02:15 AM

welcome! glad you found us!
I love your mounts1

RJSquirrel · #6 05-08-2011, 04:42 AM

welcome...
Im tellin ya after its all said and done orchids will rule the world

Its great your family is involved in orchids. Mine couldnt possibly care any less. I'm trying. I need a benefactor.

40 year old plant amazing

you live in a great place for orchid growing.

RosieC · #7 05-08-2011, 09:00 AM

Welcome to Orchid Board

You have some nice looking mounts there and the Oncidium in that first picture looks really happy.

Cowhorn wrangler · #8 05-08-2011, 03:26 PM

thank you for all the warm welcomes,i appreciate your comments on my pictures.

Connie Star · #9 05-09-2011, 03:00 PM

Welcome to OB

Your mounts are absolutely fantastic. Do you have other orchids? Be careful- they're addictive.

Cowhorn wrangler · #10 05-09-2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Connie Star

Welcome to OB

Your mounts are absolutely fantastic. Do you have other orchids? Be careful- they're addictive.

no others yet but i will definately be getting some shortlly,im kinda of picky so im just waiting til i see something i realy like,i like the Paphs the most but i will be getting some different varieties so that my driftwood fixtures will be diverse.