Introduction - Orchid Board

Carpe Diem · #1 09-14-2011, 11:54 PM

Hello everyone! I've been hanging around for quite a while, but was to intimidated to join. I'm still intimidated, but finally got up some courage. I am fairly new to orchids and am mostly ignorant on the subject. I am experimenting with a variety of orchids, trying to find out which ones will do best in my growing conditions, which ones will make it through our long, dark winters. I am a windowsill grower, no additional lighting, humidity trays etc. It's as basic as you can get. I can only utilize 1 East, 1 East/South and 1 West window, all other windows have heating vents directly underneath. Mission Impossible? Most of the orchids I bought were in bud/spike, so I could see them bloom at least once.

Wish me luck!

WhiteRabbit · #2 09-14-2011, 11:57 PM

Glad you found us! Please don't be intimidated! Very friendly, helpful group here

Carpe Diem · #3 09-15-2011, 12:09 AM

Thank you Rabbit! I have been hanging around long enough to know that everyone is friendly and very helpful - but everyone also knows soooo much about orchids, that it makes my head spin. lol

camille1585 · #4 09-15-2011, 03:06 AM

Welcome!

I think that many newbie orchid growers that join feel the same way. I remember that when I joined (knowing really nothing about orchids) I was completely overwhelmed by the wealth of information here and by how much there was to know about them! Don't feel afraid to join in discussions it's a great way to learn and soon you'll be an orchid expert.

Your growing conditons may be a bit difficult in winter, but they are far from being impossible.

Eyebabe · #5 09-15-2011, 06:56 AM

Welcome!

RosieC · #6 09-15-2011, 07:03 AM

Welcome to Orchid Board

Don't feel intimidated. We all started somewhere and everyone is happy to help. Hope you enjoy the forum.

Lady_Vamp · #7 09-15-2011, 09:44 AM

Welcome to Orchid Board!
Don't worry, windowsill culture isn't impossible at all, most of mine are on windowsill too

Zoi2 · #8 09-15-2011, 01:11 PM

Hello and welcome!
Joann

jrodpad · #9 09-15-2011, 01:47 PM

Welcome, and ditto to all the comments above. I knew nothing at all about orchids when I found the OB. I still feel like I know relatively little, but certainly more than when I joined. Having the collective knowledge of the OB behind me when I'm orchiding gives me the courage to try all sorts of new orchids. I hope it does the same for you too!

- J

Carpe Diem · #10 09-16-2011, 12:19 AM

Hi all! Thank you for the warm welcome and encouragement. I plan on being around to learn and ask questions about my addiction.

Btw. I had to go to the Florist today, there was this huge Miltassia, 5 spikes, one in bloom. I still can't believe I walked out without it, but keep thinking about going back.