Me too!

[latsyrc]

Hello all. I'm happy to be an orchid geek. I have eight phals, which doesn't sound like much, but I'm in a little apartment. I'd like a little advice on crossing my orchids. How do you know which grexes will turn out well, or at least make an educated guess? Has anyone found a really good lab that will flask hybrids inexpensively?

[Cynthia, Prescott, AZ]

Just remember that transfering pollen from one plant to another could transfer virus as well, so don't use pollen from a less than healthy looking plant, or not at all if you really value the pod plant. Cynthia, Prescott, AZ

[sheilak514]

Hi fellow orchid enthusiasts ~
Nice to meet you and read your informative posts.

Okay, I too am an "orchid addict" <read passionate about orchids> ... now I must learn more on how to care for them correctly. It started with one, of course it lead to another, then ... ya know the drill? Over the last year or so, we have grown to 21. Unfortunate mistakes like overwatering - underwatering have been made and I have come to realize more advice is needed than what my books may offer.
The current collection is from Laelia's to Zygo's to Paph's to Brdms to Phals and last night another Paph & Vanda that would not let me walk away without them.

Look forward to talking more specifically with you and learning to avert potential problems with the little household.

Call me one of the gang,
She