Hi!

[Geeksrejoyce]

Hi from NYC! I’m pretty new at keeping orchids alive, hopefully I’ll have some better luck with some occasional feedback!

[Dollythehun]

Welcome! Tell us a bit about your collection!

[rbarata]

...hopefully I’ll have some better luck with some occasional feedback!

Welcome, Geeksrejoyce.
It's not a matter of luck but knowing what your orchids need. How to achieve that, we'll help you!

[Geeksrejoyce]

Originally Posted by Dollythehun

Welcome! Tell us a bit about your collection!

So far, I have:
Aerangis mystacidii
Aerangis Pioneer (mystacidii x kotschyana)
Dendrobium Little Atro
Dendrobium Micro Chip (one mounted, one potted)
Oncidium Heaven Scent Redolence
Oncidium Twinkle
Paphiopedilum NoID
Mini Phals (from Trader Joe’s, NoID) and a random, separated phal keiki
Wilsonara Eye Candy Pinkie
Zygopetalum Jumpin Jack


I love them! I’m admit I’m trying to grow them in my tiny NYC apartment so humidity and space might be my biggest issue right now. Even with humidity trays and a humidifier going, sometimes it drops down to the 40s and my Aerangis mystacidii is suffering (that one is mounted). It’s sad because that one is also my favorite right now.

[Dollythehun]

That's a nice assortment. If you can add a few leafy houseplants to the mix, it will help boost your humidity. Perhaps lowering your mount into a vase?

[Geeksrejoyce]

Originally Posted by Dollythehun

That's a nice assortment. If you can add a few leafy houseplants to the mix, it will help boost your humidity. Perhaps lowering your mount into a vase?

That’s a great idea! It’s currently sitting inside the glass with my staghorn fern but to no avail. This is one year I will not complain about the NYC humidity! I’m going to lower it into a pot and see how that goes, thanks!


I’m a bad plant mom. Forgot my two Tolumnias

[SaraJean]

Lovely collection you have started! Welcome