Hi From Perth Aust. - Orchid Board

lovemyorchids35 · #1 02-03-2008, 08:59 PM

Hello everybody

. My name is Kim from Perth Australia and have just discovered the total addiction to orchids in the past 6 months. I have built my collection up to 36 orchids, 7 of them from the local tip- yes thats right, someone through away orchids at the tip.

Im totally in love with them, and look forward to lots of learning so I can grow beautiful orchids.

shams · #2 02-03-2008, 09:14 PM

Yay! another addict! What kind of orchids do you grow?do you have any pictures? welcome to the forum

Stefan · #3 02-03-2008, 10:18 PM

hi.
welcome to the OB. where in perth are you?, im from perth also, south of the river. hopefully we may get a chance to exchange,some orchids

hope to be talking to you soon

stefan

justatypn · #4 02-03-2008, 10:25 PM

Aboard, so glad you found us. Our community is loads of fun and so many anxious to help with any of your orchid questions. Don't hesitate to chime in as well.

We just love

s here at the OB...snap away

snow · #5 02-03-2008, 11:43 PM

welcomewere glad you did join us.
you,ll never leave

lovemyorchids35 · #6 02-04-2008, 12:47 AM

Hi, I have cymbidiums, cattleyas, a dendrobuim and i think they are paphiopedilums. I am still learning about names and what it all means so not much housework or cooking is being done these days. Much prefer to be with the orchids. Hubby is feeling a bit left out.

lovemyorchids35 · #7 02-04-2008, 12:51 AM

Hi Stefan, I'm way north in Woodridge near Moore River. About 30 minutes south of Lancelin. Takes me 1hr to get into the city. No traffic lights, a speed limit of 110kms and straight onto the freeway makes it a quick trip!

Stefan · #8 02-04-2008, 02:04 AM

lol, so maybe not as much exchanging then. lol. it must be hard work comming down, buying all the orchids, and then going back up again. lol

lovemyorchids35 · #9 02-04-2008, 06:07 AM

I have purchased my orchids from ebay actually!! A great supplier in Sth Aust. They come bare rooted and in excellent condition. Others cyms are from suppliers north of the river (not many though) and from my Mum, and other family members who are rapt I have joined them in orchid growing. My family love orchids and have growen for them for years. Funny though not much love between these growers so not much exchange happens. Luckily for me!! I love orchids shopping and one day hopefully will do some exchanging. Dont mind the drive from the bush to the city. Keeps me sane with 2 kids under 5.

Buds! · #10 02-04-2008, 09:10 AM

Welcome to the OB!
I am from Perth too!
I am obsessed with phalaenopsis! I grow all my phals in s/h.
Glad to see you here!