I was bitten by the orchid bug over a year ago now, but I don't think it "took" right away....then I made a few impulse purchases at a local orchid nursery, and then a couple of impulse mini-catt "baggie" purchases at Lowe's....without any idea that I didn't have the right growing conditions. I was just like "ooh pretty red!" THEN I started looking at the Orchidboard forums and it kicked into high gear. So now, until I am able to get the T5 lighting fixtures I want, I am being very selective and sticking to phals. I do have a wish list on Big Leaf Orchids, and plan on going to the Alamo Orchid Society show in San Antonio later this month so I will probably pick up a couple more there. I have 17 orchids now but have actually only rebloomed 3 or 4 of them, so I want to do it right. I really appreciate all the kindness and advice I've received on the Orchidboard so I'm VERY GRATEFUL to all of the orchid peeps! Thanks!
Dan in Austin
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