Hello from upstate NY!
 

Hi Everyone,

I have actually been lurking here since Jan/Feb, trying to save a rootless phal :shock:

While the plant itself is still tormenting me by not actually dying, but definitely not healing, it has sent me on a new adventure of research and discovery!

My main passion has always been dogs - I volunteer/foster for a couple of different breed rescues, and have 7 of my own.

In fact, I thought I was doing a good thing this year: I decided to buy a couple of orchids (I'm totally new to plants, much less orchids) instead of getting a puppy.

Four months into this new hobby, I already have 30 plants and have a list a mile long of more to get...

I should have gotten a puppy: I won't kill it, and much less patience required ;)

Thank you all so far for the help and knowledge!!

Hello and welcome! You've already discovered how addicting orchids are, so I won't warn you about that. ;) It's always an interesting journey, though, and I'm sure you're having fun, as well as learning what particular orchids do best in your growing conditions.

Wow, seven dogs! There are a good number of dog lovers on the board, and at least a few of us are involved in helping with rescue groups in one way or another.