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Button 08-30-2014 06:29 PM

Hello from (a fellow hoarder) in Phoenix, AZ!
 
Hello everyone! I registered a few months ago but have basically been lurking since.

It started off simply, I got on an anti-chemical spree at the start of this year and started hoarding spathiphyllums (for cleaning the air) and then for some reason decided they needed pretty pots to live in. Posessed by temporary insanity I decided that Ikea, on a Saturday, was a good place to find them. I found zero appropiate pots, but I did find four adorable little phals (in an inch of standing water :() and remembering how my mother always had phals everywhere I figured I'd give it a go. I got a great lesson in root rot and rehab with those little guys, and my mom was so pleased that boxes from Hausermann's started showing up on my doorstep!

Eight months later and I'm up to 10 phals (would be 15 but I lost the original 4 plus another 1 in a terriible scottish terrier accident), 5 catts (including a massive Lc. Betty Ford 'York'), and a lone B. cuculatta. I think I need me some phrags, and masdevallias, and a greenhouse...

Anyway, I figured it's about time I be sociable and stop lurking, so here I am! I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone and to continue learning about and caring for these lovely plants.

WhiteRabbit 08-30-2014 07:23 PM

: welcomeflowers:

Ferns Daddy 08-30-2014 07:44 PM

:waving welcome to Orchid board

Button 08-30-2014 07:50 PM

Thanks!

RNCollins 08-30-2014 09:00 PM

:hello Welcome from New York State!

bellini girl 08-30-2014 09:36 PM

:hello and :welcome:

campchi 09-01-2014 03:40 PM

Welcome

LovePhals 09-01-2014 07:34 PM

I also started with some air purifier plants then one day saw a beautiful phal at Lowes I had to have. It had a tag but I threw it out and later lost the plant but became determined to grow them! Anywhow good to have you on the board!

nikkik 09-01-2014 10:36 PM

Welcome to the orchidboard! My Betty Ford has 4 sheaths right now and you are correct, it is a massive plant!:-)

RosieC 09-14-2014 05:46 AM

Welcome to Orchid Board :welcome:


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