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View Poll Results: How many orchids do you have?

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  • 1-10

    16 9.47%
  • 11-20

    22 13.02%
  • 21-30

    14 8.28%
  • 31-40

    17 10.06%
  • 41-50

    13 7.69%
  • 51-60

    8 4.73%
  • 61-75

    13 7.69%
  • 76-100

    8 4.73%
  • Between 100 and 200

    22 13.02%
  • There's too many to count.

    36 21.30%
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Thread: How many orchids do you have?

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  1. #1
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    Jenn
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    Sunroom
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    Whatever's in bloom today!
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    Cool How many orchids do you have?

    I did a head count of my plants the other day, and I realized I've hit 40. And I have some in the mail at the moment. My husband thinks I've gone completely bonkers, but I think there are too many beautiful orchids out there to pick just a few!

    So, fellow orchid lovers, I'd like to get an idea of where my obsession falls on the sliding scale. Am I just an enthusiast, or have I hit "hoarder" territory?

    How many orchids do YOU have?

  2. #2
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    Eric
    My Grow Area
    Greenhouse
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    Cattleya, Laelia, Phalaenopsis
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    Sep 2011
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    Orléans, France
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    I don't know !

  3. #3
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    Amey Bhide
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    Greenhouse
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    Cattleya alliance
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    Jul 2009
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    Pune, India
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    Last time I counted I had 380 varieties and 1100 orchid plants this count was in Nov. 2011

  4. #4
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    Magnus
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    Under Lights
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    There are to many...
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    Jun 2012
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    I think I had around 175 plants in june, but I will pass 200 in September...

  5. #5
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    Julie
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    You're still on the safe side of nuts. You will know when you've gone off the deep end if ever you're forced to choose between your husband and your plants--and your husband LOSES.

    Positive side: orchids make great company. Better than...*ahem*...some people.

  6. #6
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    Nicole
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    Windowsill
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    Quote Originally Posted by Desdinova View Post
    You're still on the safe side of nuts. You will know when you've gone off the deep end if ever you're forced to choose between your husband and your plants--and your husband LOSES.

    Positive side: orchids make great company. Better than...*ahem*...some people.
    Cute one .


    I have maybe somewhere close to 40 and trying to slow down on the adding more . It's very addictive you know and I'm a plant person so it doesn't take much to get me going .

  7. #7
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    Jenn
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    Sunroom
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    Whatever's in bloom today!
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    Female
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    Pennsylvania
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    Hehee...I'm so enjoying this. And I feel more normal already....

  8. #8
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    Gabriela
    My Grow Area
    Porch/Patio.
    Favorite Orchid(s)
    Cattleya, Vanda, Dendrobium
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    Jun 2011
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    Female
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    Orlando FL
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    I started in April 2010 with my first Phalaenopsis and I had my orchids inside at the beginning by the window. Then I went to a few orchid shows and there I found a nursery that is only 1/2 hour away from me which I now visit periodically, then I bought more and more different orchids. My husband bought me a few as well. Now my orchids live outside on the patio 24/7 and I have now 63 of them. I have a good mix and still lots of space as I have an arbor, a lattice corner stand and several flower stands. I only killed 1 orchid so far which was very on the beginning. I am so glad that I found you all here as I am learning every day how to better take care of my babies by participating on orchid talk. Thank you.

  9. #9
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    Cathy
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    Greenhouse
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    Vandaceous
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    Aug 2011
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    Riverview, Florida
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    I would have voted if you had a button for ... just plain craziness

  10. #10
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    Kevin
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    Greenhouse
    Favorite Orchid(s)
    All of them...
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    Jan 2011
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    Buffalo, NY
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    I've added about 48 in the last few months. I'm at an even 70 right now...

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