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Hello, my name is Rosie and I am from Barbados. I love orchids and I am very interested in cultivating them. Any ideas for a beginner would be welcome.

Welcome to OB :)

Welcome to Orchid board. Most people start with phalaenopsis orchids because they are sold so many places and the flowers last a long time. Do you have any orchids now? If you do, I would read everything you can about the type you have or are interested in.

Hello and welcome to the board. There is lots of information on here.

Welcome to OB! Glad to have you with us!

I started with Phalaenopsis orchids, but I don't always think that they are the easiest. I also like Maxillarias and Oncidiums. Actually, at this point I have quite a mix.

If you would like ideas about different orchids, just let folks know what kind of light, temp, and humidity you have and where you plan to grow them. I am sure many will chime in with suggestions of their favorites.

Be forewarned!!!! Orchids can be very addictive!! :)

:welcomeflowers: Phalenopsis, Oncidiums, Phal Dendrobiums , Vandas would fare well in the climate. You'll have the added bonus of being able to grow outside all year round.

Welcome Rosie! I also didn't find phalaenopsis easy at the beginning. Try various orchids and you'll see which ones are best for you - more the merrier! :)

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Hi, Rosie, and welcome. I visited Barbados many years ago. It is beautiful, and the people are so friendly.

There are a lot of orchids native to the Caribbean islands. Start with those and branch out from there. Look up Tolumnia species and hybrids. (These used to be known as equitant Oncidiums.)

Hi rosie
Welcome to ob

My first orchid was dendrobium phalaenopsis
Phalaenopsis was not a good start for me



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