I bought my first Orchid today

[Ely]

Looks good. It is an addicting hobby, so be careful... just kidding. Buy like seven and set up a heater and humidifier and lights, then buy like five more orchids, and you'll be fine. I go by the rule 'if it blooms, get another seedling". Welcome! Hope to hear more good news .

[alorindanya]

Today I bought my 5th and 6th orchid (thanks to Lowes getting rid of the ones out of bloom). I have never had to remove the spikes before. Any suggestions?

[kavanaru]

Originally Posted by alorindanya

The orchid came in a package that says it is a Potinara Satoru Toshima "Lakeview", which I can't find anywhere on the internet, so I'm not sure what I have. I guess I'll find out in a year!

check this link: http://www.212cafe.com/freewebboard/...nkorat&id=2006 the picture Nº 18 is of Pot. Satoru Toshima

[cneos]

The new name for Potinara is Rhynchosophrocattleya. Your plant is a mericlone ('Lakeview') of the hybrid (formerly known as Potinara) Satoru Yoshima. Its parents are Peter Haynes x Lucky Strike.
There is a photo of youyr plant on e-bay ... it has huge purple flowers up to 8" ns

[cneos]

Make that Satoru Toshima