New Member in WA - Orchid Board

Marti Lewis · #1 09-30-2007, 12:37 PM

I have been raising (sometimes killing) orchids for many years and find I still know very little. I look forward to gaining from other growers' experience.

Lagoon · #2 09-30-2007, 01:26 PM

LOL Yeah haven't we all

Hi there Marti, welcome aboard!!
Whatcha' growing any slippers at all??

quiltergal · #3 09-30-2007, 01:41 PM

LOL Marti, I think that's how most of us found our way to OB! I've learned so much in the last 6 months. I think my head must be full by now! Welcome to OB! You'll find a wealth of information and help here.

Tindomul · #4 09-30-2007, 11:56 PM

Welcome to the Orchid Board, glad you were able to join us!

cb977 · #5 10-01-2007, 11:51 AM

Hi Marti

Welcome to Orchidboard...the best place around!

We've ALL killed our share...and if we haven't yet, we will

What 'chids are you growing? Do you grow indoors, outdoors, greenhouse, terrarium?

We look forward to hearing more from you and we'd love to see some

We've got the best bunch of orchid growers from around the world right here on Orchidboard. There are folks growing orchids all around the world...and sharing their accumulated knowledge with the rest of us

If you need help with anything, please don't hesitate to ask

justatypn · #6 10-01-2007, 05:03 PM

Aboard Marti..great that you have found your way to our neighborhood...the best community around the web.

We love

s here as well. What type of orchids do you grow????

Don't hesitate to ask away...no question is to silly...just the one you never asked....

Marti Lewis · #7 01-23-2008, 06:38 PM

Sorry that I have taken so long to reply to your message, Cheryl. I have had more than my share of computer problems and they aren't over yet.

You asked what orchids I grow. Cattleya, Brassia, Dendrobium, Miltonia, Miltoniaopsis and Oncidium. I think I have about 16 in all. My prize Miltonia had 35 blossoms in bloom at Christmas, has lost all but one stem of 5 blossoms and is putting out another flower stem. I will post pictures on this web site as soon as I fix my computer problems.

Marti

Marti Lewis · #8 01-23-2008, 06:47 PM

I forgot to respond to Lagoon's message on whether I have any Slippers. I have killed several, not sure why, so quit purchasing them. I have vowed not to purchase another orchid of any kind unless I get rid of one that I have. At that time, I may try one again.
Marti

Lagoon · #9 01-23-2008, 06:52 PM

Hi Marti, Good to see you back

Oooh that's not good - yes I can see why you wouldn't want to grow them for now.

I'm curious though, What do you think went wrong, too much love? Not enough light?
What kinda slippers did you have .... Paphs, phrags?

Marti Lewis · #10 01-23-2008, 07:59 PM

Gloria, I am inclined to think I overwatered them. I have learned since that any orchid that I get from Trader Joe's needs to be repotted asap as the medium is too dense for my normal watering routine. It is the only orchid, after some experience, that I have not been able to grow and after the third one, I figured it was time to stop.
Marti