Greetings from the Sandbox
 

Hello everyone!
Im new here, and in the recent weeks have fallen madly in love with orchids, just having them around puts me in a better mood :)

Its ridiculously hot at this time of the year 112 F/44C and Im looking to branch further into other orchid types such as vandas and I am quite worried that I will fail, anyways I cant wait to talk to everyone and learn new things about the various species of this gorgeous flower! I know I have a lot to learn and just browsing around so far I am intrigued!
Take cares
Suzie :)

Oh yes...I'm from Arizona

I think that as long as you are growing indoors, you could have some good success with orchids. I don't know about outside in arizona desert conditions. But inside you should be able to grow lots of things.

Hello Suzie

Welcome to the Orchid Board ! I'm new also but not new to orchids , your collection will grow quicker than you can imagine . I always tell people to start with Ascda. they are a little easier and bloom younger than a pure Vanda . Ascda Princess Mikasa 'Sapphire' or 'Pink' are 2 good ones to start also a vasco. pine rivers is a good choice . They can bloom 2 times a year and don't require as much light . You should look for a orchid club in your area if they are like the 2 I belong to members are usually willing to share divisions . Happy Growing
Rocco

Hi Suzie...welcome to Orchidboard :D

I thought it was hot here but you've definitely got me beat! :yikes: I would think if you tried to grow anything outdoors, there would be non-stop maintenance and finger-crossing involved. Growing indoors sounds like a great idea for you and I'm sure our members will help you to make the right choice...and then help you again if you need any assistance :D

What orchids do you have now?

If you need help with anything, let us know :)

Welcome Suzie......
for a second I thought you meant the real "sandbox" and I was soooo excited because I am deploying in April and I was wondering if I could have any delivered to where I will be posted ( I think/thought it was impossible)...But then I read your last line and you said you live in AZ!!!!:blushing: :blushing: :blushing: :blushing: :blushing:
So.....I can see my thought were right about the sandbox and orchids...not your sandbox!
But anyhow:

WELCOME OBOARD THE OB!!!

How exciting to know you are new to orchids!!!
Please yell us your first orchid, or what you may plan on adopting!!!!!
If you have any questions, just ask away!!!

But Susanne, its a dry heat.:crackup: It helps when your sweat actually works. In Fl, you just get hot and wet. Wait, that didnt sound right.:scratchhead:

Dave

Stop! I can't breathe!!! :crackup:

Thank you!!! :) I wish orchids were so much cheaper, I'd have no room to breathe in my apt !!

I have to ask you real quick, what is the best potting medium and Im so confused and the whole fertilizer thing the proportions which are best, I really want something that wont kill my plant and possible purchases :)
thanks again

Hello :)
Thanks for being so nice,I think what Im hearing overall from the board is that the pure vandas will be a nightmare for me, and even with all that effort- there will be no gurantee for them to flourish let alone, survive... I think I will purchase a Princess Mikasa and pamper it like a child and hopefully it will work, if not then I'll just mail it out to someone in a better climate to give it some love... I really havent found much online about arizona orchid clubs, either way thanks again..

oh yes if you have any recs on potting mediums and fertilizer proportions as I dont want to spend 123125 dollars and kill my plants in the end, so if you have any recs I'd greatly appreciate it, thank you much :)