Here to learn! - Orchid Board

reinbo15 · #1 07-19-2007, 03:04 PM

Hello everyone, just thought I would introduce myself. My name is Lisa and I'm a student of Horticulture at MSU. I work for the Floriculture department here as a reseach assistant, and I love being surrounded by orchids all day. I hope to eventually get into orchid growing as a profession. I would love to know any and everything each of you knows about the cultivation of beautiful orchids, and maybe I know a few things that I can share with you as well. I currently have 14 Phalaenopsis, one Odontioda, and what I BELIEVE is a mini Ascocenda. Looking forward to talking with you!

cb977 · #2 07-19-2007, 03:07 PM

Hi Lisa...it's nice to have you with us!

I'm sure you will be an asset to our community...what a great job you've got!

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask

reinbo15 · #3 07-19-2007, 03:10 PM

Thanks for the welcome!

justatypn · #4 07-19-2007, 07:29 PM

Aboard Lisa, its great that you have found the OB...as wonderfully fun place to learn and enjoy the laughs. A wealth of information awaits.

Sounds like your heading in the right direction and I think your addicted

Sounds like you have a great career ahead of you and an honor to have you here to share in your knowledge.

We love

s...can we see whatcha' got:wink: The OB has a

gallery where you can upload your own personal gallery as well as sharing with other members.

Glad you joined our community....

Tindomul · #5 07-23-2007, 01:05 PM

Welcome to the Board! Glad to see more students of plants joining.

Ross · #6 07-23-2007, 02:16 PM

Welcome from Cadillac up north. Glad you're here.

gixrj18 · #7 07-23-2007, 05:51 PM

Hello Lisa, welcome to the OB! If you want info, you've come to the right place. I, too, would like to one day supplement my retirement with these little beauties. Although I've grown many things, I've only been collecting orchids for under a year, but already I've learned so much. I've got about 20 pregnant orchids, right now, so I'll be trying my hand at flasking by the end of the year. Anyway, welcome to the Board!

reinbo15 · #8 07-23-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gixrj18

I've got about 20 pregnant orchids, right now, so I'll be trying my hand at flasking by the end of the year. Anyway, welcome to the Board!

Thats an idea I haven't considered yet! I was thinking of purchasing a flask to attempt opening it, but it never crossed my mind to flask myself. Great idea. Right now, I'm just trying to get as much experience with orchids as possible. My current hobby is rescuing "trashies" from work. Basically, orchids with no root system, or horrible infestations of scale...its frustrating, but excellent from a student's point of view! lol!

gixrj18 · #9 07-23-2007, 09:06 PM

Here's a little recipe for those roots, given to me by a professional grower. It has worked beautifully for all of my babies. Read my reply to this thread:http://www.orchidboard.com/community....html#post4803

reinbo15 · #10 07-23-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gixrj18

Here's a little recipe for those roots, given to me by a professional grower. http://www.orchidboard.com/community....html#post4803

Hey, thanks for the molasses tip. That's one to file away for future reference, for sure!