Is there a 12-step program for orchids?

[cupcake]

Sorry, but there is no cure! Great isn't it?

[Phallgirl]

I asked if there was a 12 step program too. I was told that joining a local Orchid Society is the answer. It's the only place beside OB that you don't feel like you're out of control.
Speaking of which I went to an "open house" at a greenhouse and bought amazing Phals. One had 8 Keikis. They were slightly infested but washed them down-changed their pots and medium and they look much better. It took me several hours but now it's all worth it.

[Ludisia]

Well, I have searious addiction too:
- I think constantly about orchids and spend too much money
- I cannot tell people that I growing orchids. Usually I say "I grow flowers".

So I desided to go rehab starting today. ;D
(=I join a sporting club)

[Candice]

I recently ordered 13 orchids, and they haven't arrived yet, and I am dying to save some at Lowes.....I hope they get home soon...to my house I mean.....I actually need to get a job first .....I can't stop.....looking or thinking about orchids.....
I recently also contacted an orchid society, though they don't meet till every 4th Tuesday of every month! I have to wait 2 more weeks!!!!!
When will it stop??????? I need help....and my hubby doesn't understand and offers no support!!!!! He just tells me to quit!!!!!!!!!!!
HELP

[Phallgirl]

There is usually more than one society in your area which has a different meet date (wow it does sound like AA). You could probably go more than once a month. The trouble is that they usually have 'sale' tables where other members sell orchids. This can be good or bad. I have sold a few orchids at my meetings. I have given some away 'free to good home'. And I found it is a good place to exercise control. I don't have too much trouble until they have Phals out then I have to buy one.

[gixrj18]

That's like putting a bar, with a drug dealer as the bartender, inside of rehab!

[Phallgirl]

Yah, that's about it---Funny. I was thinking the same thing. You can change the addiction but you can't change the addict.

[Candice]

Yes I see what you're sayin....I would go for the other societies, although I guess its a good thing they're over two hours away!
Its a good thing the 'chids didn't cost more than $5 or $6 each...I would be broke for sure! I just couldn't get a few I guess! I am leaving in a few months and I wante to obtain some spiking plants and try mounts and different growing styles before I leave. So I will ebjoy the blooms then I will have to find them a nice home to reside till I come back or I will just have to adopt them out
I wish I could take them with me but they won't survive in the "sandbox"

But after these chids come home, I think I will be busy enough with them...HOPEFULLY...that I won't have to venture out to get more.......

[gixrj18]

Good luck on that idea! The old addict adage,"I'll stop, after just one more"...riiiiight, you just keep tellin' yourself that.

[quiltergal]

Ooh! Take care of yourself over there in the "sandbox". Yikes! You have chids to come home to!