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Hello from Washington!

Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself' started by Raven, May 29, 2017.

  1. Raven

    Raven Well-Known Member

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    Hi folks,

    Just wanted to say a quick hello before I start posting. I've only been growing orchids for 3 years, but I already have more than 80 species.
    My main interest is cool to intermediate miniature growing Dendrobiums, Pleurothallids, Bulbophyllums, and Angraecoids. I've acquired most of the common species and is very interested in more rare miniatures.
    I grow in two different spaces, in a large Exoterra tank for humid-loving miniatures where I keep cool to intermediate species, and a basement table with larger plants that don't mind it a bit drier. Temperatures are between 55-72 in winter and 58-78 in summer. So far I've killed about 20% of orchids that I bought, but some of the surviving ones are doing better than others.
     
  2. KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Welcome to the Forum. Sounds like you are already addicted :). With your genera interest and temperature range that you are growing in you have lots of company here on the forum.
     
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  3. Ricardo

    Ricardo Slave of demanding bird

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    It will be interesting to see which plants thrive in your set up.
     
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    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Welcome to the forum.
     
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  5. Raven

    Raven Well-Known Member

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    Thank you, everybody.
    Ricardo, I'll post my grow list (and my wish list!) at some point.