Saying Hello - Orchid Board

kiki-do · #1 08-14-2007, 09:51 PM

Hello from Maine! I started purchasing orchids last November and I have quite a variety and enjoy them so much. I don't really have a great year-round "orchid set-up" but I have a sunroom where most of them are and I am hoping to have that room heated for winter. It will be too crowded in my home otherwise. This orchid bug has really gotten me good. My husband likes my beauties, but I think he is wondering if and when I will stop buying them.

He thinks I have enough. Mostly I buy seedlings that need time to grow and blossom. I have really struggled with my patience in that regard, but it will be worth it in the long run. My phals are blossomed, so that is wonderful, and now and then I buy a cattleyea that is blossomed....but not very often. I have a dendrobium blossomed right now that helps me cope with all the promising ones yet to produce a blossom.

All in all I enjoy my "chids" and this whole experience is a good one. I crave to see other people's orchid collections, but there aren't many that I know of nearby. Any other Mainers out there? This OB site is so awesome! I have a hard time with my lack of computer knowledge, but I am trying. Kiki-do

flhiker · #2 08-14-2007, 10:09 PM

Welcome to the OB Kiki-do Don't hesitate to ask if your have trouble navigating around. I'm sure you'll catch on quickly. sounds like the bug got you good. (like the rest of us) If you haven't checked out the gallery already there is alot of great picture of members collections and growing setups

justatypn · #3 08-14-2007, 10:24 PM

Aboard ki-ki... great that you have joined the OB, a wealth of information awaits, the OB is a friendly place to hang, ask questions and don't hesitate to chime in.

You seem to be doin' well with your computer skills, please don't let us intimidate you...we all started out the same way, one key stroke at a time.

Yep, we do love

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Candice · #4 08-14-2007, 10:39 PM

Hey KIKI! Welcome abaord the OB!!!!

Don't worry about the computer thing too much, it seems people are very forgiving around here and are more than willing to help out, so just ask!!!! Or just click on stuff like me

What is your favorite orchid and what's your type of growing regime? Indoors or outdoors??? Guessing indoors, but thats me

Again welcome Kiki!!!!!

kiki-do · #5 08-15-2007, 10:08 PM

Hi Candice, My favorite orchid? Probably Phals because they blossom so long....no Catts because they smell so beautifully....actually, I have a young Brassavola nodosa that I am so excited about as I have seen one other blossomed and they are beauties. Then there are the two Angraecums, also quite young....is there really such thing as a favorite? These are like my kids...I can't choose.

I put two orchids outdoors on my (other open) porch this summer and both have developed problems. I'm not sure how you do the outdoor thing with bugs, winds, and unsettled weather, but I am finding it a bit much for my "chids." Is there a special technique when you expose them to the outdoors with bugs, and other added elements? Thanks so much for replying to my introduction. I had many nice comments. Kiki-do

Tindomul · #6 08-15-2007, 09:39 AM

Welcome to the Orchid Board Kiki-do. Nice name. Glad you were able to join us. Is there really such a thing as enough orchids???? Well, don't look for help in controlling your addiction here, we are all just as bad or worse.

starwhiz · #7 08-15-2007, 12:37 PM

Welcome aboard! im new in the forum and enjoying the company of friendly helpful orchidolic peeps who shares
their growing success. Have fun!

cb977 · #8 08-15-2007, 01:03 PM

Hi kiki-do...

No worries about computer or orchid skills here at OB...you've just made lots of friends who will give you all the help you might need.

Check out the forums and the gallery...some great stuff goin' on around here

The orchid bug has bitten every person here! It doesn't matter if you have one or two seedlings or a greenhouse with hundreds...we all feel the same fanatical obsession with these 'chids...and we all share in our enjoyment on the same level which is high gear!

If you have any questions about anything, please don't hesitate to ask

Ross · #9 08-15-2007, 01:13 PM

Hi and welcome to the board. Yes there are a couple others from your "neck of the woods". Once you get settled, we'd like to see pics of your 'chids and the orchid room. Hope you get some heat out there as it will give you more room for more orchids

kiki-do · #10 08-15-2007, 10:13 PM

Hi Ross, Thanks for the reply. How do you post pictures? I am not a great photographer, but I take lots of pictures and once in a while I get lucky with a good one. Kiki-do