Hello Hello my name is Juan!!!

[juanton07]

Hello my name is Juan and just posted here for my first time. I found that about 7 years ago that I had a passion for orchids as their beauty and mythe took me into a trance state of mind. I have also collected poison dart frogs and carnivorous plants. I don't have a greenhouse right now so don't want to put any plants through the torture of house hold living (keep them around when just in bloom). I look forward to involving myself and getting to know a little more about what we all here love!

[Tindomul]

Welcome to the Orchid Board. The original mission of this board was to provide a place for froggers like myself to discover the world of orchids and merge it with the world of frogs (poison dart frogs). So you came to the right place.

Actually many orchids do very well in the house hold. Most only require a little more humidity than ambient (depending on what part of the country you are in), and artificial lighting will do also. I and many others here also opt to keeping orchids in vivariums/terrariums for added ease of proving light and humidity.

[cb977]

Hi Juan
Welcome to Orchidboard...you're gonna love it here!

Many of our members are orchidists AND froggers!

We'd love to see some pictures of your orchids and frogs

if you need help with anything, just let us know

[Dorothy]

WELCOME Juan!
Glad you can join us at OB
We have Terrarium forum that many have posted threads of their works completed and in progress. Member's displays will show you how everyone here grows their orchids. And don't forget to visit our Pet forum where you will see many wonderful creatures orchid lover's keep aside their plants.
You can also type in any key word in the search option to find any past threads of topics you might be interested in
This board not only gives one knowledge shared by others but great ideas for you to implement by yourself and the support you might need to help you through it

[Djarum Black]

Hi Juan,

Welcome to the OB! Glad you joined!

[juanton07]

Thanks for the positive reply! I just happened to run across this site hunting around the web for cool sites and plants. A couple of favorites is the psycopsis (oncidium papilio) and of course the polyrhizza lindinii. I also came across a wonderful plant species called amorphaphalus. I don't know if you are familiar with these "voddoo lillies" but if you get a chance check them out! Again thanks for welcoming me and hope to here from you soon!

[tuvoc]

Well, did you just mention Amorphophalus? I've had one for a very long time. It's in the basement resting, and should be out in all its smelly glory next spring. Let us know how yours comes along. Your orchids too!

Kim

[Tindomul]

Juan, although I have never tried an Amorphophallus myself, I am quite the Aroid nut. Aroids are my second favorite group of plants.

[juanton07]

Thats just great. You should let me know as well about your amorphophalus and how it is doing. I just refrained today from buying a paph and a masdevalia that was unmarked and yellow. If i could I would buy a different plant daily im sure! Thanks for the reply

[Lagoon]

.... ok but why on earth would you refrain from buying a paph

Its good to see you here, welcome aboard Juan