How many orchids do you have?

[Des]

I am afraid collecting orchids is like a disease and there is no known cure!!! But it is a malady I am happy to have . Especially as after 20 something years of collecting ,my wife is at last getting to show an interest in growing the plants and often helps with repotting and watering
When I think back to my early days of growing I can shed a tear for the plants that I killed through stupidity now a days I very seldom lose a plant

[Angurek]

Originally Posted by Brenda Aarts

I'm really scared to count (and would probably need a counting device so as not to get mixed up). Started in 2006 with a costco Phal and I'm over 200 various types at the moment. Trying to coast along and be happy with what I have, but.......so much out there, always seems to be another 1 or 2 that are "so different" I NEED to have them. Does that ever end because if not I will have to be purchasing a conservatory in the near future!!

It always starts with that sickly discount plant or that gift plant...

[orchidegg]

My friend who watered my orchids for me while I was on vacation told I have more than 100
and I have ordered more since then

[quiltingwacko]

Don't feel alone orchidegg. I think I might have to count mine. Maybe. Just back from local show. Grin.

[greenbean]

I went up 1 space! I finally have over a dozen orchids! But I need MORE!!!! Muaahahahahahahhahahaha!!!!

Speaking of which, I should probably update my list...

[thakshila smith]

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

Tindomul, you said you have a Phalaeopsis chibae with roots only...DON'T THROW IT OUT YET!!!

The thing may still be alive. I've had a Doritis pulcherimma grow a side shoot after all the leaves had dropped and left nothing but healthy roots. Mine died only because I didn't know at the time that my growing conditions allowed me to only grow Phalaenopsis mounted. Had I had known this earlier, I would still have this plant.

later on it will grow up. Leaves will appear . Keep the orchid .