Greetings & Goodmorning

[posha03]

Hello everyone! Im new to the forum and just wanted to say hello. I have just recieved my second orchid (Epiphyllum) "cactus orchid?" is what im told. I only have one other, which was given to me by my father..........A avid orchid grower. (aprox. 200 plants) of various species.
I look forward to getting to know some of you, and hope i can learn to grow these marvolous creatures!

[fred]

hi and welcome to the forum

I hope that you enjoy your stay here with us

200 plants that will keep you busy.

happy chatting

[kmarch]

Dear posha,

Welcome to the forum. I think you'll find folks here helpful and quite willing to share what they have learned.

Unfortunately, you still only have one orchid as Epiphyllum, commonly called orchid cactus (not cactus orchid) are actually not orchids at all. They are in the family of cacti that also includes plants commonly called Christmas and Easter cacti. I do not know where the common name "orchid cactus" came from. In my opinion they do not look like orchids. It's a project for someone interested in the origins of plants' common names. They are quite beautiful for sure, my Uncle grows quite a number of them. but alas, orchids they are not.

What kind of orchid do you have?

[pikevi]

Welcome to the forum, posha03

[posha03]

Thanks for the know how......I am new and will get with the program. My only other orchid at the time(or only "orchid") i should say is "LC. Maleesong?" i dont know for sure what it will look like. I was sickly when i recieved it and now is looking wonderful, lots of new growth, hope it will flower this year. thanks again for the info!

[kmarch]

Dear posha03,

Nothing to worry. The great thing about orchids is that you can eventually become an expert (as I hope to be some day) and yet still have interesting and exciting things to learn and new plants to grow. I believe your Lc is Lc. Mary's Song. It's a great and fairly popular hybrid. If you have the means, post a pic of it when it flowers.

Cheers

[pikevi]

kmarch: An expert someday!!

You are so humble

If you really think so, we , fledglings , have no chance of ever becoming experts in our lifetime

[chefatplay]

Welcom Posha03, everyone's been a great help to me. I'm sure you will get all you need. Have fun!