Don't buy more than you can care for.

Don't worry if you snap a spike off. It'll rebloom next year. You are in
this for the long haul.

Don't be so quick to jump on the bandwagon of the latest fad in potting mix
or fertilizer.

Whatever works for you works for you.

You are on your own. People can offer advice but but no one can tell you how
to grow.

There is no 'right' answer.

There is more than one way to skin a cat.

Have a little confidence.

K Barrett

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So many orchid growers out there have greenhouses and several
orchids. By this time they know what to do and not to do. For
beginners it's learn by your mistakes, most times the death of the first
orchid they bought. If people post their personal experiences we
newbies will greatly appreciate it. I know now not to treat orchids
like everyday house plants, don't head right for that potting mix and
DON"T overwater. Phal's are easier to grow, Catt's take less water
cause they can store it I guess and there's something about using the
wrong fertilizer can cause an orchid to grow but not bloom. Ochid 101
now in setion-please post your do's and don'ts......Burr