Hi from Sacramento - Orchid Board

dannym4243 · #1 07-05-2011, 10:15 PM

Hi Guys,
I'm new to the forum and new to California. I moved here from Cerro Azul, Panama. I sure do miss growing my orchids outside! I am trying to adjust to the new growing habits here in the valley. Cymbidiums grow great. Trying to read up on what else will grow here.
Thanks
Danny

Zoi2 · #2 07-05-2011, 11:59 PM

Hello and welcome to the OB!
Joann

WhiteRabbit · #3 07-06-2011, 12:17 AM

Hi Danny

to OB and to California!

yeah- cyms are pretty happy campers here - just need to stay on the watering during our dry summers

I live in San Jose, and have some orchids that live outside year round, watching for winter overnight lows getting below mid 30s (then it's the garage for them) - probably I am really pushing the low temps for them tho. I also make sure they are out of the rain in winter, except for the cyms who are fine getting drenched in cold rain on cold nights. And I haven't yet need to worry about temps being too low for the cyms, tho I know it can happen rarely

I do believe Sacto can be colder at night in winter than it gets closer to the coast, tho I could be mistaken - but even if that is so - I'm sure many orchids can be grown outdoors at least a good part of the year

glad you found us!

dannym4243 · #4 07-06-2011, 12:38 AM

[B]Thanks so much Miz Rabbit for the kind reply. Yes , I must say I am thankful for the cymbidiums that I have and can grow here. Living in Panama was such a "piece of cake" you just hung them out in the trees and they took care of themselves. Here it is a different story as you well know.
I must admit that it is wonderful living back in the states! I love the super-markets!
Anyway thanks again.
Danny

Otis226 · #5 07-06-2011, 01:16 AM

Glad you found us, Danny.

Growing orchids here in FL can be a lot of fun, but I still need to bring them in for about 5-6 weeks in winter when we can get lows in the mid to low 30's. I think you'll really enjoy the OB. Not having a local club around where I live I think its great.
Enjoy,
Tony

RosieC · #6 07-06-2011, 11:19 AM

to Orchid Board

tucker85 · #7 07-06-2011, 01:47 PM

Welcome to Orchid Board.

cday2inflorida · #8 07-06-2011, 08:11 PM

Hi Danny...Welcome

dannym4243 · #9 07-06-2011, 08:20 PM

I just wanted to say thank you all so much for making me feel so welcomed to the "ORCHID BOARD" I already love it so much.
Now if I can only find orchids that will grow in California (Sacramento area). I'll just have to keep trying and hope I get no jail time for cruelty to orchids.
Thanks all of you
Danny