We find (by entirely unscientific "survey" of those who talk to us about
orchids) that box store purchases tend to lead to one of two results, in
about equal numbers:

1. The purchaser "graduates" and begins to frequent local growers; or
2. The purchaser decides, based on the poor performance of the box store
purchases, that orchids are "too difficult" and gives up on them.

Kenni


"Robert Lorenzini" wrote in message
...

I have a feeling these cheap orchids may provide a hook to lure
unsuspecting folks into the dark side of collecting. I would pay
50% more for those big box plants if they just had a tag. I think
for most people they are just table flowers and disposable after
a month or so. Oh, and thank you Trader Joe's for not charging extra
for the mealy bugs.


Bob