>I should introduce myself. I am Glen Ladnier, from Biloxi, MS. .... >wondering if there are some among the group who participate in >orchid growing. T Dear Glen, Welcome to PBS. Orchids are often mentioned, but emphasis is on terrestrial/ bulbous types and less so on tropical epiphytic species. I think there are a number of people who would welcome your experiences. If you go to the PBS wiki and type in 'orchid' you will get a long list that includes many actual orchid genera that can occupy you for a while. Do you grow Bletilla s. 'Kate'.? This is a new cultivar that is promoted as having more and larger flowers. I bought a couple this spring and flowers are typical, but it has rebloomed on new growth and even now has a few flowers in bloom. None of my other typical Bletilla bloom after a brief spring period. I am hoping they will prove hardy as typical. Are you familiar with this or the similar 'Big Bob'? Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +