Hello From New Zealand

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Wow you sound so prepared. When I was in college (in Maine) my aunt just gave me a Cymbidium kanran and it died insta-death (like every vanda i try). That's how I started growing orchids. I'm guessing your experience is going to go a whole lot better than mine. Good luck! Try not to be too disheartened if the first one doesn't make it.