Becky's Orchids
Simply Beautiful
My Humble Beginnings:
Hello and thank you for your interest in my orchids! I hope you enjoy my hobby as much as I do.
First of all, I am very new to orchids. A true amateur. There are quite a few people who call themselves "amateur orchid growers", but have 1000 or more orchids tucked away in a high-humidity tent complete with high-intensity lights, heaters, chillers, and air circulation fans. These people not only raise just almost any orchid, they can correctly spell and pronounce the Latin names. I am truly not this kind of "amateur". I am one of those "beginners" who can't pronounce Latin, period, but enjoy raising a pretty flower or two in the livingroom and yard without major risk to my self esteem. I wanted to create a web site to document my orchid journey!
Orchid growing is truly an international hobby with shows and nurseries all around the world. I have learned that with time orchid growing can become an obsession but such dedication can bring immense rewards and a lifetime of pleasure. Although growing orchids can be easy there are also challenges to the hobby that can be all the more rewarding to conquer, Some plants can be very difficult to grow well and for those that achieve success it is reward in itself. In this respect there is something for everyone.
so, how am I getting started?
Generally orchids are not difficult to grow. Concentrate initially on easy more commonly available types. They should not prove to be any more difficult than other pot plants. It is important however to understand a little bit about orchids. The plants are often planted in their own special compost, have a distinctive growth habit and cycle and require suitable temperatures and light levels. I have found a lot of information regarding growing conditions available on the Internet. Visiting a specialist orchid nursery or joining a local club is also a very good start into the hobby as that will give a true feel of the range of plants available. Attending orchid shows is also an education in itself especially if there is a help desk or beginners guides available. It can also show you how good you might get in the future!
- I started by visting a local orchid show where I bought my very first orchids.
- Then visited a local grower, who invited me join the local club.
- Slowly added orchids and continued to learn what would grow best in my area.
and a few notes:
Good luck with your orchid hobby!
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