Scott's new and exciting orchid project...

[ScottMcC]

I'm about to undertake a new and exciting orchid project of my own, separate from the chatters' project, but anyone else that wants to participate should!

This one will be at least semi-scientific in nature. It requires that you buy two identical plants, and then subject them to conditions that are identical except for one variable. It could be any variable you want, such as different fertilizer, light, temperature, potting media, etc. The only restriction is that you can only change one thing at a time. Then at fixed intervals, document objectively how the two plants are doing.

If the intervention is significantly better, or if one plant begins to suffer, by all means, stop that experiment and move on to something else. I'm not advcating orchid torture here. Also, don't experiment with something you know won't work, like sticking your plant in a moldy shoebox or something. The purpose of this is to test out a lot of the orchid culture anecdotes, and hopefully prove or disprove at least some of them.

So...I have approval from the wifey to buy two identical orchids, provided she likes them. Anyone else that wants to participate should--just be sure to take pictures!!!