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07-02-2015, 04:35 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Zone: 7a
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 1
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New here and new to orchids
I just joined and was recently bitten by the orchid bug. I bought my first one at the grocery store in late April. It is a mini Phal. Since then, I found two growers locally and added a few from them to my collection. I also added a few from eBay sellers that are not far from me. I love Cattleya and the mini Cats. I bought the most unusual Vanda at a grower. It smells heavenly and is enjoying the summer hanging in my dappled shade yard. I now have 17 orchids, of which 5 are Phals, which are pretty but I really like the fragrant orchids. I bought some clear shelves to hang in my 5 foot by 5 foot kitchen window that faces west. Since my yard is shaded by huge oak trees, the light is bright but it only gets a few minutes of sunlight during the summer. So far, everyone is happy in that window. I'm still learning and hoping I do not kill any of my orchids. I only water the potted ones when they are dry or mostly dry and the ones in net pots every other or every third day.
Denise
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07-02-2015, 05:07 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Zone: 6b
Location: Vienna, Virginia
Posts: 600
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Welcome to OB and the wonderful world of orchids. I got the bug a little over three years ago and still loving these wonderful plants. Good luck and post some pictures of your blooms when they come - we always love seeing flowers around this place.  |
07-02-2015, 06:38 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Zone: 5b
Location: Northern Indiana
Posts: 3,336
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Welcome to OrchidBoard! It sounds like you have a nice collection |
07-03-2015, 05:04 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Zone: 8a
Location: West Midlands, UK
Age: 49
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Welcome to Orchid Board  |
07-03-2015, 05:18 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Zone: 7b
Location: Baltimore Maryland
Age: 66
Posts: 607
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Welcome to the orchid board. You have a nice collection started already. Before soon you will be out growing that window sill like the rest of us here.
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07-05-2015, 03:41 AM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Zone: 6a
Location: Hudson Valley, NY
Posts: 293
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 Welcome from New York State! |
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