Serious problem, is there a cure?

[Patrick McClure]

As a new member, I have to ask this learned forum for help.
I was a happy stable individual with a handful of seemingly content Phalaenopsises(?Sp.) living in a couple of bathrooms in Singapore, when a friendly contractor said I must meet his uncle, who had been specializing in orchids for fifty years. Since meeting this friendly man I have done little but worry about sunlight/shade, water, charcoal etc.etc., and an area of the garden is more reminiscent of the hanging gardens. I have a feeling that this is not one of those problems that goes away by talking to fellow sufferers, in fact I feel a strong urge to talk to others about ......ORCHIDS!
Kind regards

[patticake]

Patrick, me boy......It's a serious problem ye be havin! !

We're glad to have you with us! Singapore, huh? What brings you there? We have some members from there! digitalgate, for one. aka Yoda!

As far as the orchid thing goes, there is no cure...sorry. You're stuck talking to us forever.

[Orchidementia]

You know how there is AA for people with problem drinking? Think of this as OE - Orchid Enablers - for those with an orchid problem.

The first step is admitting it's not a problem!

[digitalgate]

welcome friend. you been bitten by orchid bug.
Do meet us at botanical garden every first Sunday of the month. at 2pm.
is your friend Mr Hoe?

[kmarch]

Problem? Cure? I believe love of orchids is more of a joy than a problem. And who needs a cure from joy?
And if you want ot talk orchids...did oyu ever come ot the right place!

[pikevi]

Patrick McClure: There is no point in 'worrying'; but if it is 'planning' it may be alright!

May be it will help to adopt 'my' motto: "(hope for) Do the BEST, expect the WORST and accept the RESULT'

Good luck.

[evagentry]

Welcome to the forum, and to the ranks of fellow sufferers!

[Patrick McClure]

Many thanks for the kind responses. Sorry to be so slow in reply. You don't know what busy is until you retire. My good friend is Mr Loy of Pasir Ris Farmway 2, Jacky Garden. I will certainly be there on the first Sunday in July, ready to learn.
Meanwhile, OT, a pair of Bee hummingbirds has visited at dusk for the last few evenings. Have other Singaporeans seen much in the way of hummingbirds? Sun-birds we have nesting, but these are the first hummers I have seen here.
Some of these Orchid names take a bit of getting hold of....
Patrick.

[Orchidementia]

Not a Singaporean, but I am accosted daily by hummingbirds. They swear at me if I don't leave enough water for them.

[Yiu Lin]

Hmm.. which part of Singapore do you live in? I've never heard of humming birds here. wow! Hey, I'm planning on visiting the Pasir Ris farm this Sunday! A friend offered to take me, so I've gladly agreed... Hope the place doesn't bankrupt me!

[fred]

welcome to the forum Patrick
nice to have you with us
yeah we love to talk about orchids

lol I know a good treatment for my problem and that is more orchids lol

[kid a]

Yes you will definitely need need more orchids, lol! Welcome to the forum!

[digitalgate]

pasir ris? got to visit that place some time tomorrow.

[myorchid]

Welcome Patrick!!

We will encourage you to buy more orchids!!! LOL

I am sure that is why my collection has increased so much, just from talking to the orchid geeks! Great Forum and group of people, good to have you here. Love to see pictures of your plants!

[Jennifer]

Originally Posted by Orchidementia

You know how there is AA for people with problem drinking? Think of this as OE - Orchid Enablers - for those with an orchid problem.

The first step is admitting it's not a problem!

Oh please tell this to my significant other. He thinks I'm batty for wanting orchid after orchid after orchid. I can't tell you how many times I've heard "what's the difference between [insert orchid here] and [insert orchid here]." And every time he does this, I launch into a long winded response on what the differences are while his eyes glaze over and he begins to drool. I guess what I'm trying to say is, you either love orchids, or you don't. You get bit by the bug and that's all she wrote.

Welcome to the addiction. I promise to be a good enabler!!

[solay]

Welcome to the forum Patrick. OK, here's my idea of a cure.

I was thinking how about curing with the same treatment they give to cure people with phobias. You know, if you're deathly afraid of snakes so why not throw you into a tank full of them?!!! Hummm.... I should tell my husband about that treatment. Fill the whole house with orchids to cure me!!! Sounds good to me.

[patticake]

Hi, Patrick!! Welcome back! I'm so glad that you checked back with us! There are some that check in, but never return --I think we have a "keeper" in you!!!
Keep us posted on your new additions, and remember, photographs are ALWAYS welcomed!

[jay]

Well hello and welcome to the forum. You have come to the right place if you want to talk about orchids. I look forward to hearing more about the orchids you are sure to get.

[exasperatus2002]

The question shouldnt be wether or not there is a cure but rather why would you want it if there were?? Welcome aboard.

[Patrick McClure]

Originally Posted by digitalgate

welcome friend. you been bitten by orchid bug.
Do meet us at botanical garden every first Sunday of the month. at 2pm.
is your friend Mr Hoe?

Thank you for the information. I will certainly try to be at the botanic gardens this Sunday, Orchid section I presume.
hope to meet yo there.
Patrick McC..