In 2008 I learned that when you buy one Phal. you will soon be bitten by the orchid bug and you soon will develop a sickness called orchiditis. The symptoms include: Buying more orchids, turning your extra space into growing space, wanting to try new alliances, buying more orchids, worrying about light, temperature and humidity, stealing lamps from around the house to use as grow lights, and buying more orchids. I learned that there is a wonderful forum with a wealth of information, with wonderful people from all over the world who answer all your questions, talk you down from proverbial ledges, talk you into new orchids, give excellent advice on growing, and most of all a forum that I have made some good friends on. I learned how NOT to water a Phal. I learned patience (to a degree), something you need when you "un-bag" a Catt and find it has no roots, wrinkled leaves and is in over all bad shape. I learned that I get excited about pots, tree bark and charcoal. I learned that there are many more different kinds of orchids than I thought. I learned that I want them all! I learned that I get excited about new root growth. I learned that I will threaten friends to within an inch of their lives if something happens to my orchids and they are responsible! I learned that I may need a second job, to support my new found addiction.
In 2009 I hope to learn that I can actually get my orchids to flower. I hope to learn more about different methods of growing. I hope to learn confidence in my abilities to grow. Most of all I hope to have LOTS MORE ORCHIDS!!
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