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Lily789
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Anyone here grow orchids? If so, what kind(s)? Do you have a favorite?

I find orchids to be one of the most interesting (and beautiful) plants ever. Currently I have 7, but will be getting more in the future!
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heatherh
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Hi Lily, I don't have orchids yet, but that is one of the next plants I'd like to add to my "collection." I'm a bit worried though, because I'm not usually good with flowering plants, just green plants. Are orchids fenicky (spelling?). How do I best care for them?
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Nako
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hi lily!
I have 2 orchids [Smile] One's a Ph... something, and the other's a D... something lol. They're both pretty ^.^ They aren't flowering though. that's because there isn't enough air circulation, and stuff in the house. I think i'll put a fan up there. its just humid up there right now.

But ya, they're both definately growing in foliage pretty well! I can't wait for mine to flower [Big Grin]

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[wayey]

I have one, a phalaenopsis.

Cindy

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lilitu
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Hiya!

I have a phalaenopsis which is in desperate need of being repotted-or at least have something covering its roots better (I did get it this way. it had fallen off a shelf and the mix went everywhere- but the roots still look pretty good)
and a Kenneth Bivens Brassia-she's really pretty, although done flowering for now. I'm hoping to get more, but I've been having trouble with getting the perfect combination of light and humidity.

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Lily789
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Hi everyone [Wink] !

Nice to hear about your orchids!

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Are orchids finicky? How do I best care for them?
Orchids have been "rumored" of being hard to grow, but actually that's not always the truth. In fact, most orchids are quite easy to care for (provided that you know a few growing rules). But don't all plants require a bit of culture info so you know how to grow them? [grin]

For more info, visit the American Orchid Society, at AOS Homepage . Click HERE (for care sheets) .

Have fun! [angel]

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Growing Orchids as Houseplants

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mich168
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Still waiting for the buds on my Cayletta to get big enough to open!

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TomR
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quote:
Originally posted by Lily789:
Anyone here grow orchids? If so, what kind(s)? Do you have a favorite?

I find orchids to be one of the most interesting (and beautiful) plants ever. Currently I have 7, but will be getting more in the future!
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Sure do! I have 3 phals and several Dens. My newest is a Phal "Earth Star". I have a Phal "Barbie" (in bloom right now)and a noid phal as well. I have 2 Dens. My fave right now is the Earth star, a mini which has red flowers with a BRIGHT purple lip. Got to get a Sharry baby Onc one of thee days though!

Tom

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