Hi everyone of Central Florida - Orchid Board

wallyworld · #1 07-19-2006, 12:43 PM

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to introduce myself telling you what I grow and want to grow...LOL I have been growing orchids now for 3 years, a new guy to orchids. I live right outside Orlando so the weather here is great for growing orchids outside. I have a shade house that I constructed on my back porch so I can hang my orchids underneath it.

I mainly grow vandaceous orchids. I think the last time I checked, I have 75 vandas and ascocendas and they are blooming like crazy outside. I was never very lucky with other orchids until I started growing cattleyas. I had the honor of meeting Alan Kock from Gold Country Orchids and got hooked on Lc. Love Knot....I love it. So, now I am interested in C. walkeriana hybrids because they seem to love the heat and sun we get.

Here is a pic of one of my favorites, Ascocenda Su-Fun Beauty 'Orange Belle' AM/AOS-RHS .

Wally

cb977 · #2 07-19-2006, 02:16 PM

Hi Wally and welcome

I'm happy to see you've found the best orchid forum on the planet. We're practically neighbors...I'm in Spring Hill. We have a number of fellow Floridians on the OB along with lots of great folks from all over the world!
I love the picture you posted...what a stunning color!
Look around, enjoy the forums, come join a chat (they usually start around 8PM)...we're all looking forward to meeting you

Tindomul · #3 07-19-2006, 02:38 PM

Welcome to the board!!!!!
I am sooo gonna live vicariously through you. I love Vandas, but they are forbidden to me while I languish in the North East.
That pic,

. I thought blue Vandas were the nicest, they come in ORANGE TOOOOOO!!!

Welcome to the board. Please post more Vanda pics,

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Sue, we have so many folks from Florida that maybe you should start an Orchid club for Orchid Board members in Florida. Host BBQ's invite out of state guests, buy, sell, and trade each other's orchids.

cb977 · #4 07-19-2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tindomul1of9

Sue, we have so many folks from Florida that maybe you should start an Orchid club for Orchid Board members in Florida. Host BBQ's invite out of state guests, buy, sell, and trade each other's orchids.

You're always thinking Tin...I like that about you

The out-of-state guests idea sounds great!

Tindomul · #5 07-19-2006, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cb977

You're always thinking Tin...I like that about you

The out-of-state guests idea sounds great!

Thinking,,,, I am. I don't even realize it. But when people ask me to think I come up empty.

As far as the out of state guest,
Hint, Hint... Know anyone??? Just Kidding

cb977 · #6 07-19-2006, 02:48 PM

Come on down...I'm sure hubby wouldn't mind, it's like he knows you anyway

Tindomul · #7 07-19-2006, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cb977

Come on down...I'm sure hubby wouldn't mind, it's like he knows you anyway

Oh GOD!

Marty · #8 07-19-2006, 04:37 PM

Be sure the pool is open! Oscarman and I are coming down too ! Welcome Wally, we might stop by your place too on our Florida tour

justatypn · #9 07-19-2006, 11:41 PM

Aboard Wally, great that you found us. The OB is the greatest place on the web a wealth of information as well as a variety of hobbiest. I as well live in Central Florida, outside Orl "Casselberry", howdy neighbor. Nightly chats with a chid topic

not to say we get off track once in a while but hope to see you there.

The best part of the chat is that on certain nights it comes with the "oldies" tunes, let's have a round of applause for Tindo, what better place to type the tune-words.

We have a

gallery, you can set up your photos to share, your Orange Belle is gorgeous, love the color.

cb977 · #10 07-19-2006, 11:47 PM

Priceless!!!!!