Onne of 'those people' - boarding orchids
 

As of Saturday morning, I will be one of 'those people'.

My mom just sent me all the catts I've talked about before (20+, many in 8" pots). I have 6 big and 2 regular sized boxes of plants sitting down in the Subaru.

I decided that the difference in conditions between my Mom's house (humid and cloudier in PA) versus my house (drrrry and brilliantly sunny) would be too much of a shock to the plants, so I am going to board the majority of them at Fantasy Orchids for a month or two while they aclimate.

Saturday morning Kent is going to inspect all the plants and give me a repotting lesson. So if anyone is bored, I'll be at Fantasy Orchids bright and early, for several hours. They are also having an orchid raising class on Saturday from 11:00 am - 12:30ish.

Zero to boarding in 8 months. It's all my mom's fault...

-the redhead-

Wow, You're lucky! I'm sure you will take great care of them.

Hiya! I'd love to help, as I'm just a stones throw from you, but I have my own plants that are demanding my attention.

But you're right-- the light here can be intense. I'm able to grow phals in a north facing window without issue.

What a haul, have fun this weekend and good luck.
Joann

I now have all the orchids my Mom sent me off at 'boarding school' at Fantasy Orchids.

As you can see from the photos, she sent me quite a nice catt collection. 18 plants, most of them are of substantial size (6" - 8" pots). She did a tremendous job of packing them, tho it did take me several hours to cut through the miles of tape she used. In the last photo you can seem them in their temporary new home.

Here's the complete list:

Blc. Barbara Elmore 'Hearts" AM/AOS - 8", 17 pbulbs, 2006 div, 2 new growths

Blc. Hausermann's Holiday 'Christmas AM/AOS - 6", 6 pbulbs, 2003 div, 1 new growth

Blc. Waianae Leopard 'Ching-Hua' - 7", 15 pbulbs, 1997 div, 1 new growth

Blc. Haw Yuan Beauty 'Hong" AM/AOS - 5", 7 pbulbs, 2005 div, 2 new growths

Blc. Oconee 'Mendenhall' AM/AOS - 8", 7 pbulbs, 1998 div, 1 new growth

Iwanagara Appleblossom 'Fantastic' - 6" - 6 pbulbs, 2004 div, 1 new growth

Lc. Lauren Oka 'Kristy' (Amber Glow X Horace) - 8", 17 pbulbs, 2006 div, 3 new growths

Lc Susan Holguin 'Mayflower' - 7", 15 pbulbs, 1994 div, 1 new growth

Lc. Tokyo Magic 'Lea' X Pot. Free Spirit 'Lea' AM/AOS - 6", 10 pbulbs, 2002 div, 1 new growth

Haknsa Sogo Doll “Little Angel” AM/OSROC – 6”, ? bulbs, date unknown

L. slncorana “Rebecca North” AM/AOS x C. percivaliana “Summit” FCC/AOS – 6”, ? pbulbs, 2006 div, 3 new growths

Otara. Jane Fumiye ' Hawaii' AM/AOS - 4", 9 pbulbs, 2006 div

Burr. Living Fire :Dark Fires” HCC/AOS – 4”, ? pbulbs, date unknown, 1 new growth

C. Maggie Day 'Chicago' - 4", 2004 div, ? pbulbs

Eplc, Don Herman'Gold Rush - 3", 2005 div, ? pbulbs

Lctna, Mighty Titan 'Parkside' AM/AOS - 3" , ? pbulbs, 2006 div

Slc. Rajah's Jewell (#1) - 3", ? pbulbs, 2006 div, 1 new growth

Den. Aggregatum (species) - 3", 2008 division of a 2001 plant, ? pbulbs - this one is a division of a baby plant from Fantasy Orchids I had sent Mom in 2001

-the redhead-

Wow, what a great collection! Don't forget to post pics when you get blooms!