Hello from Minnesota!

[petewall]

I've posted once or twice, but I thought I'd actually introduce myself.

I've lurked on this page for a while, gathering lots of information. It's been really helpful and informative, so thank you!

I've got five orchids now, one Phal that my mother gave me. I brought it from a small, two-leaf plant to a happy five leaves and throwing its first spike in years.

I recently got three species seedlings for a challenge:
A Stanhopea Oculata that's growing two new pseudobulbs
A Gomesa Crispa thats also growing slowly
And a Renanthera Imschootiana that I'm convinced is just not right for my environment. It's hanging in there, but just not very happy... Gotta try something else.

I also picked up a new small phal that I blasted with too much sun. It's looking happier in a shadier place.

Here are some pictures that I've taken:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/petewall/sets/

I'm always planning my next addition...

Thanks again for a great site!

[WhiteRabbit]

Glad you joined us!

[Bud]

WELCOME ABOARD!!!!

-your Renanthera must go outdoors this warm summer months and get weaned slowly to direct sun....and two weeks before frost bring it indoors and do a vase culture placed in a bright window preferably south facing.

[RosieC]

Welcome to Orchid Board

[petewall]

Thanks Bud. I'll try that when the temperatures here start feeling more like spring and summer.

[petewall]

Thanks everyone!

[Leafmite]

Hello and welcome! Great to have you here!

[lexusnexus]

Welcome to the boards, Pete. I have a very good friend in Maple Grove.

[petewall]

Originally Posted by lexusnexus

Welcome to the boards, Pete. I have a very good friend in Maple Grove.

I'm not too far from Maple Grove.

I'm really looking forward to warmer weather and being able to put the plants out into the screened porch.

[nikkik]

Welcome to the OB!