first time on site

[nross]

I found this site by accident. A friend asked me if I could identify an orchid she just bought with no identification. She sent me two photos and I can't identify it. I did a search for orchid identification and found your site. I have been
growing orchids for several years on shelves and windowsills in our Brooklyn home, mostly Phals., Paphs., Oncidium etc. I look forward to participating in some of the forums. This looks like a very informative site.
I wondered if anyone could identify this orchid for my friend Janet. Thank you.

[krpot]

First, Welcome! What a lovely orchid. Unfortunately, without an ID tag there really isn't any way to find out the exact cultivar/species/hybrid. Someone will more than likely come along and be able to tell you the genus, though.

[Shannara]

It looks like some kind of Spathoglottis but thats about all I will be able to tell you. Like Krpot said there really isnt' a way to find out the exact name of this particular orchid.

Welcome to Geeks btw.

Shann~

[kmarch]

Shann's right, it's a Spathoglottis of some kind but as these have been extensively hybridized (with no records kept and with few hybrids registered) for the garden trade, as the others have said, it won't be possible to give a more specific ID. At least knowing it is a Spathoglottis though will help you find out what kind of culture it needs.

[Ladyofthelakes]

Welcome to the geeks.

Even without an ID the orchid is very pretty.

[syndywindy]

Hi, welcome to the forum! You are right, this is a great forum and you will get a lot of good information here.

[orchids4me]

Hi and welcome to the forum!
Its pretty : ) with at least knowing what it is you can get the right culture sheet for it.

[ysanabria]

[vanda_obsession]

very pretty orchid!

[edgy]

Great color!!!!!! Welcome.

[lmartiny]

Welcome. And yes it is a Spath. Sometimes called ground orchids down here.

[nross]

I wrote a reply and it disappeared. I hope you're not getting two. I appreciate all your help. It was unbelievable...I didn't know if I would get any. My friend
was very happy to learn what plant this is.
I hope I can someday contribute something beside questions.
Hope everyone on this site has a happy holiday.
Thanks again.

[Brooke]

Gorgeous Peke and welcome to Geeks!

Brooke

[nross]

I came back to this site today because I wanted to refer a friend who has her first orchid. She already has a reply to her question.
I noticed that I had another reply to my question from Brooke. I'm sorry it took so long to thank you. I didn't realize there were more replies.
Glad you like my Redbear...I see that you have two beautiful dogs.

I have to come back more often...when I was on earlier today started exploring
and got lost in a discussion about Miracle Gro orchid mix...which I tried and did not like.

I will be posting a question tomorrow re a pest visiting and spreading around my plants.

[jim blanford]

WELCOME!!! From Chicago. Il.... Jim.

[PhalNewbie89]

Welcome. I didn't know that plant but I sure do like that paph I see in the background.

[Joe Geoffroy]

Welcom.you will love this site and come back again and again for more info.
You will find the greatest minds here knowing orchids, use it.

joe