Erm... How do you control your spending?

[Orchid Whisperer]

I have way more important spending priorities than orchid buying. Buying plants, or supplies, really does come close to last on the priority list.

I have quite a few plants, but acquired over 30+ years, and many are divisions from friends. Others were acquired at low cost as seedlings. So, I probably spend well under $50 / year on plants.

As my blooming-size plants get larger, I will likely start dividing and selling mature divisions to offset orchid spending. I've done at least a little selling already, and one day hope to sell often enough to make my hobby self-supporting.

[Subrosa]

Originally Posted by Orchid Whisperer

I have way more important spending priorities than orchid buying. Buying plants, or supplies, really does come close to last on the priority list.

I have quite a few plants, but acquired over 30+ years, and many are divisions from friends. Others were acquired at low cost as seedlings. So, I probably spend well under $50 / year on plants.

As my blooming-size plants get larger, I will likely start dividing and selling mature divisions to offset orchid spending. I've done at least a little selling already, and one day hope to sell often enough to make my hobby self-supporting.

I'm in the early stages of implementing this strategy, but generally a lack of winter space keeps me in check. Plus an unexpected free haul from Ray's downsizing has provided me with lots of plants to sell and trade to acquire the ones I want without draining my bank account!