hi from Mauritius

[alokj7]

Thank you all for the warm welcome.

Originally Posted by giuseppeorchids

welcome!! there aren't any wild orchids growing in the forests in Mauritius?

Actually, there are, the most prominent ones are : Angraecum, Bulbophyllum, Cynorkis, Habenaria, Jumellea, Liparis and Polystachia. Later this week, i am going to meet a grower who is moving to Canada permanently. I am hoping that he will sell most of his remaining orchids to me. I will post pictures if i find anything in bloom.

[FSUOrchids]

I have a Vanda that is named for your island orchid society, Vanda OSM (abbreviation for Orchid Society of Mauritius).

[My Green Pets]

Bienvenue! I think we need to organize a trip for board members to this lovely tropical paradise...if we each bring you an orchid, can we stay at your house?

[DaRealKevinGibson]

Wow I had to look up Mauritius to see where it was!!! Welcome to the family. I don't have no where NEAR as many orchids as you do. I have Phals and one dendrobium. I hope you enjoy your time here I have and everyone else seems to as well.