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Comment by Joann Hopper on March 10, 2013 at 8:40pm

i just bought my first orchid on clearance at lowes this winter. wish me luck. i have never grown had one before. my elderly neighbors had them and they both recently passed away so i decided in their memory , i would learn for them....

Comment by Yvonne Martin zone 9a se texas on February 4, 2013 at 2:58pm

I have never heard of a ghost orchid, any photos?

Comment by Carol McIntyre/Zn5/WI on February 4, 2013 at 12:59pm

I had to google that one.  They are beautiful but of course won't grow in WI.  It sounds as though they're pretty fussy to grow inside, too.  I'll have to ask my "Orchid Lady" about them.

Comment by Bob (Z9B Florida) on February 4, 2013 at 12:25pm

"Ghost Orchid"  These were all the rage down here a few years back.  Somewhat difficult to find in the wild and I've never seen one in cultivation ... have you?

 

Comment by Bob (Z9B Florida) on February 3, 2013 at 12:07pm

:)   Though I live in Central Florida and have access to great growers and orchid societies, I've managed to keep my orchid interests well below the "afflicted" level and yet deeply into learning about, caring for orchids and visiting growers.   I don't consider myself a collector and will buy an orchid that is pleasing to my eye.  That means I don't have many expensive orchids but do enjoy seeing them.  :)     Brookie, can you post a picture of your lady slipper?  Carol .. I can only imagine how nice your plants must be!

Comment by Carol McIntyre/Zn5/WI on February 3, 2013 at 11:07am

I currently have 8 Phalaenopsis in bloom and 2 in bud, and a pretty yellow Paph blooming.

Comment by B. Brookie White on February 3, 2013 at 10:43am

YES, let's get this fired up again.  Last December I posted photos in the 

Orchid-Cymbidium discussion.

 The same orchids are still blooming in my kitchen window.  Since I'm not an expert except to love them and try ro keep them alive from year to year, the only thing that works for me is to keep them where they get moisture from a steamy sink and i spray them off from time to time.  I also fertilize them more often.  I do have a Lady's Slipper, greenhouse variety, and am hoping for a miracle.  I'll not repost my photos but you can check them out.

Comment by Bob (Z9B Florida) on February 3, 2013 at 9:43am

Let's see if we can fire up this Orchid section again.   I recently heard about and read the book, The Orchid Thief, by Susan Orlean and found it on amazon.com used for .01 plus 4.99 shipping.  It's not a new publication but I enjoyed it tremendously and recommend it to everyone as a fun and informing read.  We will be attending the Greater Orlando Orchid Society's show next weekend!  Cheers! 

Comment by Fran Barnett on July 17, 2012 at 9:10am

Comment by Robin (N.IL zone 5) on July 5, 2012 at 10:23am

Ashley, how wonderful, can't wait to see pictures :)

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