[kmarch]

I can't give a poll answer because my option "I used to track my orchids but no longer" is not available.

1. Do you keep track of your orchid data?

I used to, but not any more.

2. If so, what orchid information do you keep track of?

When I did keep track, I kept track of everything: when and where I bought it, how much I paid, cultural notes specific to the plant, when it started new growth, when it bloomed, when I repotted, and in some instances, when it died.

3. What method or software or program do you use to manage and organize your orchid data?

I tracked everything on paper, one form for each plant. I only stopped when I got too many orchids to keep track of (for me that was about 200).

The most important thing I learned from doing this was the growing/blooming/resting cycle of my orchids. I've not really talked about this much in other threads but it's really useful to know the cycles of your orchids, when they bloom, when they grow, if or when they rest. Knowing these cycles helps us to know what care to apply.