Intro from NYC

[CBinNYC]

I'm Craig and I've been caring for all manner of orchids since I was a child. My mom had a greenhouse and kept--at the time--very exotic orchids. This was long before you could find an orchid at the local Piggly Wiggly or Home Depot. I took a Phal when I went off to college, it thrived in my dorm room window and I've been hooked ever since.

Currently in our tiny NYC apartment I keep 6 garden-variety Phals which are being oddly and consistently productive in north facing windows, one Slipper whose first bloom in 5+ years was recently crushed by our housekeeper (I don't even remember what color it blooms) and an ancient (at least 60 y.o. from my mom's greenhouse) Dendrobium Nobile that is taciturn at best.

[Roberta]

Welcome!

[estación seca]

Welcome to the Orchid Board! Here you will find explanations for your plants' behavior.

From the left yellow menu choose Forums then Beginners. Near the top, browse a few pages in sticky thread The Phal. abuse ends here.

Have a look here at growing information from a company that produces millions of Dendrobium nobile hybrids:

Yamamoto Dendrobiums: Caring

Yamamoto Dendrobiums: Hints

As for the Paph. - keep it always moist, and repot every 1-2 years. They are harmed by going dry.

[Dimples]

Welcome!

[FranningtonBear]

Welcome

[Ray]

Welcome, CB.

The floriferous nature of phals in a north-facing window is not surprising at all. They are deep understory plants that have evolved to live in near darkness. When we “push” them with more light, it may positively affect the growth rate, but it can suppress the extent of flowering.

[DeaC]

neighbor. Glad you found OB!

[Waterdog111]

Welcome are always glad to have more experienced people join our board, and from what you say that would shurely be you, so heres my hardy welcome. Hope you are rewarded for being here.

[rbarata]

Welcome aboard, Craig!

[Mountaineer370]

Welcome to the Orchid Board!