Hello from MO, new member

[PCgeekchick]

Hello everyone, I've been lurking for a few days and finally decided to join.

I've been growing orchids since 2001 when i first became addicted. Since then, of course my collection has grown. I currently have:

• Colmanara Wildcat 'Bobcat'
• Encyclia Green Hornet (blooms several times a year for several months)
• Ascocenda Chaiyot 'NCN' (grrr frustrating booger for me)
• Phal. happy girl x Phal (M. valentine - n. cinderella) x T. Firebird (this is my favorite, so vigorous!)
• Phal. Rong Guan Amah 'HCC/AOS'
• Phal. Salu Gold Star x Chih Shang's Strpes
• Dtps. Ruey Lih Beauty x Happy Smile
• Phal. white, No ID, possible amabilis hybrid
• Den. Aquatum x Udom Blue Angel
• Den. Eima White
• Den. No ID (still alive & grows great guns, but never has ever bloomed)
• Oncidium, No ID (Home depot rescue & he's been with me for 4 years now)
• Cymbidium, No ID
• Dtps. Brother Little Yellowboy
• Dtps. Tzeng-Wen Sentra 'Jia-Ho' AM/AOS
• Miltoniopsis Ruby Falls
• Ludisia discolor
• Mtssa. Dark Star 'Darth Vader'
• Bllra. Peggy Ruth Carpenter 'Morning Joy'

Whew... Anyhow, I grow them all mostly inside except my Cym. which just comes in over the cold winter. No fancy lights, they are just in my bright living room & bathroom. Ceiling fans occasionally, and water/ferts at least once a week.

It took me a few years to really settle into growing orchids, but now i've figured out a great method that works for me. I'm thinking of switching a few to a modified S/H since I'm sort of growing that way now but in a traditional bark mix rather than LECA. And I'm really sick of repotting rotten mixes constantly. Figure I'll try it on some of my box store "rescues" first.

The Ludisia is new... so I'm a little nervous about that one. It's currently potted in... well, mud and that's putting it nicely.

Ok, I've rambled long enough. Thanks to everyone for your wonderful posts and information!!

P.S. I've posted some photos in the "gallery" section under my ID name.

[Tindomul]

Nice list. Welcome to the Orchid Board. Glad you were able to join us.
I have my Ludisia in wet coco fiber for a year now and is doing well, it bloomed earlier this year too.
If you go to your User CP, link located on top of page, you will find a spot there for listing your orchids so everyone can see. If you like you can post your list there.

[cb977]

Welcome to Orchiboard

Looks like you've got a nice collection. I have one or two of the same ones Keep the Ludisia in shade, it'll be very happy there

If you have questions about anything, let us know

[Candice]

WELCOME PC TO THE OB!!!!!!
Holy cow thats a great treasure chest full of 'chids!!!! I LOVE YOUR GALLERY PHOTOS!!! Thay are all beautiful! Nice !!!!! Seems like you know how to grow 'em thats for sure, can't wait to hear your suggestions on your phals! I have been attracted to orchids for quite some time, but my first five or six I killed in the first year or so and this was in I think 2003? maybe...anyways...I haven't killed any in the past year or so, and I have "rescued" many from Lowes and Walmart
Your blooms are gorgeous though! Great growing!!!!
Again welcome to the OB! If you have any questions just ask, even if its how to post a inside a thread, which is easy once you know what buttons to push

[PCgeekchick]

thanks everyone for the welcomes! I've really been enjoying the board.

Candice, I had the same experience too when I started. Just couldn't figure them out. Looking back, I think it was probably the horrendous potting 'media' they came in. I was glad to hear someone else went through those sad trials and tribulations.

Cheers to all!
Jami

[gmdiaz]

So glad to see you here!

[Lagoon]

Nice to have you here with all of us, Jami.
Welcome to the forum, see you around the boards eh?!