New to orchids - Orchid Board

BD79 · #1 03-19-2008, 06:10 PM

Hi everyone. I wanted to introduce myself. I have very little experience with orchids but I hope to change that really soon. I have been building terrariums for dart frogs and have grown really fond of the orchids many people use in their vivariums. I have a friend who's step mother is an orchid fanatic who I plan on getting a few beginner plants from to start with. Other than that, I have 2 home depot orchids and a bulbophylum (sp?) I am learning about.
I also have designed a flower pot that is specifically for plants that have sensitive roots but require transplanting. I was told this is the case with some finicky orchids and may come in use. I was hoping some of you could sort of evaluate it and give me a little feedback. If it sounds like it may be something you all are interested in let me know. If I get any type of response I will post pictures of my design in the parts and equipment section.
Look forward to talking with you all and learning everything I can.

Ross · #2 03-19-2008, 06:13 PM

Yes, please post pics. We love pics. Welcome aboard.

There are lots of orchids (mostly minis) that co-exist with frogs. Just give us a clue as to your interests and we may be able to help steer you in the right direction.

Dorothy · #3 03-19-2008, 07:07 PM

BD
Glad you have joined us at the OB

Don't forget to check out our Terrarium Forum and Pet Forum as there are quite a few here who have dart frogs

CoolPhrog · #4 03-19-2008, 08:33 PM

Welcome!

I would love to see the design for you new pot! Sounds very interesting

Here's a link to a thread that helped me pick out the orchids for my vivarium, a few of them are easy growers and shouldn't give you much trouble. Since Andy's Orchids provided the list, that's where I've purchased most of mine from. Andy's Orchids - Orchids Species - Orchids - Species Specialist - Orchids on a stick

When you get the "orchid" viv set up, please post some pictures so we can

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...errariums.html

BD79 · #5 03-20-2008, 02:56 PM

Thanks everybody. I will try to figure out how to post these pics. Check out the p&e section and let me know what you think.