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Old 05-06-2008, 11:30 PM
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I've introduced myself - now meet some of my orchids!

NoID Phal; NoId Nobile type Denobrium; Paph. Raisin Pie 'Hsinying' x sib x Supersuk 'Eureka' x sib; Phal Taisuco 'Mercy' x Taisuco 'Sheen;' Phal Yellow Saltman; BadID? Miltonia (AM207 Red)
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Old 05-06-2008, 11:35 PM
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Very pretty! Great growing!
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Old 05-06-2008, 11:37 PM
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I love them all! Especially the Paph. and the last Phal. Very pretty and healthy. Thanks for the pics.
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Old 05-07-2008, 12:04 AM
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Thanks! I think the paph. has the best names ever. The 'Saltman' is a kitchen orchid, along with Milt. Robert Jackson 'Wild Thing,' which either has an eye (most likely) or a spike starting (least likely) - either way, I'm very happy; as the photos show, this poor orchid went through a lot and nearly died:
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Old 05-07-2008, 12:05 AM
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All beautiful, but love, love, love the last one (Saltman)!
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Old 05-07-2008, 12:11 AM
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Well, since phal Yellow Saltman has two fans (besides me) - more pics:
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Beautiful. Love the pictures! You need to enter the May photo contest!
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Old 05-07-2008, 02:55 AM
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Wow - thanks! While I think my orchids are 'special' (because they're alive) I know they're really probably pretty common and no big deal, so your compliments on my plants and photography made my week! Thanks again!!

On edit: I took my avatar photo with my iPhone, and the rest with a more real camera.
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Old 05-07-2008, 03:55 AM
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You have some very nice plants and blooms there My favorite is the pic of your Noid Dendrobium, It's very beautiful!
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Old 05-07-2008, 05:09 AM
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Love that yellow phal--Saltman Thanks for throwing up the additional pictures. It's a real winner. Thanks for sharing
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Old 05-07-2008, 06:13 AM
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You have some very nice plants and blooms there My favorite is the pic of your Noid Dendrobium, It's very beautiful!
Thanks! I could not resist that Den ... and since I got it Trader Joe's, there was no reason to resist it - it was only $8. I don't know if you can tell, but it has five new shoots already. It releases a very mild, very sweet fragrance at night. I'm pretty sure my next orchid will be from this group.
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Old 05-07-2008, 06:40 AM
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NICE! I think I can smell them from here!!!
Beautiful photos! Thanks for posting them!
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Old 05-07-2008, 07:05 AM
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Welcome to the forum, orchidementia!!

I simply love your nick.

And you have some beautiful orchids in your collection.

Thanks for the photos.
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Old 05-07-2008, 08:05 AM
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Gorgeous blooms!!!! I love them all, I can't decide which I like more
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Old 05-07-2008, 09:29 AM
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Very lovely 'chids you have there. Looks like you're well on your way to being a orchaholic like the rest of us.
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Old 05-07-2008, 03:39 PM
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Aww! Those are so beautiful! I love seeing pictures of orchids, it makes my day go smoother. You are doing a really good job growing. I love that first phal in post 1 and the saltman. Thanks for making my day better:-)
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Old 05-07-2008, 05:38 PM
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Very lovely 'chids you have there. Looks like you're well on your way to being a orchaholic like the rest of us.
Right now I just have orchidementia: more survivors than murdered orchids, so I have the delusion I might be able to grow them, coupled with Magpie Syndrome (the inability to pass up bright, beautiful things). I've already got my eye on yet another Milt with striking lavender and yellow flowers, and my husband wants me to try to grow a vanilla, even though it's a vine and may require special lights. He doesn't care; once he found out vanilla was more than a flavor, he was eager for me to add it to the collection!

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Aww! Those are so beautiful! I love seeing pictures of orchids, it makes my day go smoother. You are doing a really good job growing. I love that first phal in post 1 and the saltman. Thanks for making my day better:-)
Thanks! I wish I had more in bloom to show you!
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Whenever you decide to join the orchidolics meeting I'll be there with ya! (helping you get more that is, LoL!) Magpie syndrome heh? Maybe that's what I have, I've been getting these orchids with bright or bold and contrasting colors. You've got some really nice 'chids!
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I love your pics. Happy Orchids. Good Growing. M.A
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