Orchids: Building a collection beyond the basics?, 1 by dyzzypyxxy

dyzzypyxxy wrote:
So true, Jim. Although I could wish my B. nodosa was taking up a bit more space these days. It's not been happy about the cool nights and I'm hoping it will put on some new growth once things stay warm for a while.

There seem to be some wonderful little Encyclias that are pretty easy care and free-blooming. As per Jim's all-star list, I can attest that 'Green Hornet' is a champ. Mine was in bloom when I got it on Jan 8th and just today has dropped its first flower. It has another sheath getting ready to pop, too.

Jan, I've been reading a lot about orchids as my addiction takes hold, and have bought several books, but the one I've found most useful as an easy reference and guide is 'Orchids to Know and Grow' by Thomas Sheehan and Robert Black. I got it online from the University of Florida bookstore here:

http://ifasbooks.ifas.ufl.edu/p-301-orchids-to-know-and-grow...