I think I quit

[Daethen]

It was -14 degrees last night and for the first time, my heater quit in the greenhouse. Everything is limp. I am heartbroken. The economy has hit us hard and I will not be able to afford to replace my plants. This may be the end of the orchid era for me.

[Plodde]

I am sooo sorry to hear about ur lose. I hope this is not the end for you

[Bulbofett]

It is scary the amount of times I have seen this happen. People growing orchids in warm climates don't know how good they have it sometimes. I can't imagine the loss you are feeling right now.

Is it your whole entire collection that suffered or a portion? Orchids are amazingly resilient so I wouldn't give up on them immediately. I'm one of those that keep orchids with no roots and shriveled bulbs just on the off chance they decide to come back.

[Daethen]

It looks worse out there right now than it did a couple of hours ago. Everything feels mushy even if it is still standing upright. Had over 100 orchids and 50 some other plants out there and I am pretty sure they are gone. I plan to give them a few days, to see if any show a spark of life.

[wintergirl]

Sorry about your freeze. Hope there is still life in some of them.

[Orchidgirl83]

Oh no I hope some of them survive.

[My Green Pets]

Daethen,

I will send you a few plants when it warms up, if you are interested.

[silken]

I'm so sorry this happened. It is my worse fear. Do you know how cold it got in there? Hopefully some will pull thru. If there wasn't a border between us I would send you some divisions.

[Plodde]

i have an orchid i could send you as well! would love to help

[bethmarie]

I'm so sorry! I, too, have some orchids for you, if/when you are ready. I've got too darn many plants to haul to the sink, and it's making me crazy.