About Orchid Growers

Managers & Moderators

Manager
nanaflower
nanaflower
Moderator
orchidlover
orchidlover

Description

A fun group about growing orchids as a hobby. Our members share a wealth of info about the indoor and outdoor care of orchids for beginners and "Old Pros" alike. We will be happy to help you try and identify and choose the best orchids for your growing conditions. Don't miss our gallery of beautiful member-grown orchid photos! Want to know more? Join us to learn or share your orchid stories!

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Welcome to the world of orchids!

Join us in discussing the fascinating hobby of orchid growing. Whether you have hundreds of orchids or that one special orchid growing on your windowsill, you are welcome here. Feel free to ask any... read more | posted by nanaflower
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Cymbidiums

These are one of the outdoor plants that can actually be grown outside year-round if you live in a frost free climate. Or almost frost free. They prefer a sandy soil, and repotted every 2-3 years. ... read more | posted by orchidlover
2 replies - last reply: "sounds more like over feeding? Is... more" ~ orchidlover
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Orchid Anaotomy - A Poem

Came across this while researching Orchid Anatomy. Thought I 'd share. view link

Still need a lesson on the orchid's parts. More research! | posted by acatslady
1 reply - last reply: "Very nice, it sort of helps you... more" ~ orchidlover
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How are your orchid growers doing?

Can we have a little discussion on how all our orchids are doing? Are any in bloom? Are any in Spike? Are any putting out new shoots,stalks,canes for the winter? Do we have plenty of new roots all ... read more | posted by orchidlover
5 replies - last reply: "If they are white and when you mist... more" ~ orchidlover
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Orchid Auction

Has anyone been to an event that sells/raggles off Orchids to the highest bidder? Our Society does this once a year to raise money of course. We open it up to the public, and solicit vendors for so... read more | posted by orchidlover
3 replies - last reply: "Ok gang, I got 5 orchids while at... more" ~ orchidlover
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Members new to Eons groups

If you want to know what your groups are up to but don't have time to check every group on a regular basis then click on member preferences and choose to receive a daily email from your group when ... read more | posted by nanaflower
2 replies - last reply: "just bring this topic up again, it... more" ~ orchidlover
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Heard from Marcia

She is alive and well, but her aftermaths of Hurricane Fay are still lingering. She lost power and she lost her computer. Not sure if they are connected, but she is still picking up debris from aro... read more | posted by orchidlover
2 replies - last reply: "Marcia's computer is still down, of... more" ~ orchidlover
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And get back to us soon Marcia. Those hurricanes are nasty, Might be a good time to think about a new location. | posted by orchidlover
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Reblooming orchids...

Some one asked why their orchid did not rebloom? Here are a few reasons:
Sometimes to get an orchid to rebloom you need to match the culture conditions. If you do not duplicate what it needs to flo... read more | posted by orchidlover
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What to look for when buying orchids.

Just some tips to share when you go looking for a new orchid.
Make sure the foliage is firm and not wrinkled or floppy or discolored. Color shade varies, so look for uniformity.
Cane or psudobulbs... read more | posted by orchidlover
6 replies - last reply: "Sometimes to get an orchid to... more" ~ orchidlover

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