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Old 03-22-2012, 05:52 AM
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Hi All,

I am new member on the Forum.

My story.....

I grew orchids for about 5 years, until about 8 years ago. Mainly unusual species. Not really interested in hybrids.

I then had a disaster and gave up orchids to pursue my other passion - cacti and succulents.

What happened was that I moved house. It was in the midlde of summer, and I kept all my orchids on some shelving under a tree while my new greenhouse was put up. I then put my plants into my new greenhouse when it was completed. But even with shading and a fan blowing, the change in conditions was just too much. Most died instantly, and others were permanently damaged. This was in just a matter of hours. (So a warning to other members!)
Anyway, I was totally disheartened, and stopped growing orchids.

Last weekend I was in the area and decided to pop into the RHS London Orchid Show...... and now the bug has bitten again.
I came home with 2 Coryanthes that one of the international nurseries was selling. They are currently on a gravel tray on one of my windowsills.

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Sirius
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Old 03-22-2012, 09:38 AM
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Old 03-22-2012, 11:07 AM
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I'm so sorry your previous collection had such a tragic end. But I am so glad you got the bug again! Welcome!
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Old 03-22-2012, 04:15 PM
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Old 03-22-2012, 06:00 PM
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glad to see you've " come back" to growing.
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Old 03-23-2012, 05:00 AM
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Thanks everyone for the welcome.

I now have a problem developing.....
My greenhouse is jam-packed with cacti and succulents. Kept at 5*c in winter, and as dry as possible. Not really condusive to orchids!

What to do?
The Mrs not going to be happy with the windowsills being used. But it is happening already!
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Old 03-23-2012, 10:47 PM
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Old 03-26-2012, 05:45 AM
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Welcome to Orchid Board

Sorry to hear about your last collection, but welcome back to the wonderful world of orchids.
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