New to Orchids

[marymac]

Hi everyone . . . I'm new to Orchidboard and to orchids in general . . . but having lots of fun (while destroying my budget!!!)

I have lots of questions, but for now . . .

what does Dtps. stand for?

[Dorothy]

WELCOME MARY
Glad you can join us here at the OB
Dtps = Doritaenopsis = Doritis x Phalaenopsis
What orchids do you have?

[marymac]

Sorry it took so long to respond, but lightening fried my modem at home, my computer's so old they don't make modems for it anymore and the budget will not suffer a whole new computer now . . . so, I use the library when I get here.

Thanks for answering my question. So far, I've got six Phaelanopsis, one Dendrobian, a Cattleya, an Oncidium and one Papheopedalum that is just blooming for the first time. Forgive my spelling . . . I only have a few minutes, and both orchids and their names are new to me.

I'm thinking about attempting to polinate some of my Phaelanopsis so I can try starting some by seed. Any suggestions?

Mary

[kiki-do]

Hi Mary!!!! Welcome to OB!
I have no idea about starting orchids from seed, but wanted to say "hello!" and I hope someone will come on and help you out! kiki

[Dorothy]

Hi Mary
Welcome back
Sorry to hear about your fried modem

Here is a step by step in pollinating a phal - How to pollinate a Phalaenopsis - Slippertalk Orchid Forum- The best slipper orchid forum for paph, phrag and other lady slipper orchid discussion!

Check out the Propogation forum on the OB .. since
there have been quite a few threads on pollination
Check these out - They have some great links posted in them
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...e-flowers.html
Pollen ripening
Seed Pod
Here are some great sites also-
How to Pollinate an Orchid - this site has additional info also on flasking
Lotte & Thomas Orchids
Hybridizing

Gotta do your homework

[CodiMN]

Dorothy, as always, you have amazing sluthing skills! So helpful!

[Dorothy]

Aw gosh ..

[cupcake]

Welcome aboard! Everyone here is very helpful so ask away!