Vandaceous takes in a big list of plants, Duane (Duane Eddie?? LOL).
Angraecums, Aerides and more are part of the tribe. And add Encyclias to
your list of can do orchids for FL. There are more, but at the moment my
brain is not working at full strength. I don't know how far into the
addiction you are, but lots of hybrids fill the bill, too.

Also, good to remember that within the various categories there can be
species that are cool growing. You can get lots of info on culture needs via
Google, and for species try www.orchidspecies.com .

Diana

"eddie rukidding" wrote in message
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Thank you both for your replies -

Sounds like we've made an impulse buy that will have to be kept in the
house if it is to make it at all. Live and learn.

The University of Florida IFAS ( http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP017 )
recommends Cattleya , Phalaenopsis , Dendrobium , Oncidium , Vanda and
Epidendrum for Florida growing.

Are there any other "DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME" types we should avoid
here?

Thanks to all again!

Duane