I only thought such things were more equatorial and rain-forest based. Not out in the deep, dark woods.

I find little gems like this... and think... yes... I'm HOME!

Thank you. I'll check those out.

Hey there RMP, check out these pages for identification and care. Your particular variety looks to be Paphiopedilum.

http://everything-orchids.com/types-of-o...
or:
http://myorchidcare.com/

Apparently, my walls were warped to blue (yours remained white) and the warp changed the grain in my cabinets. However, the counter tops made the trip perfectly ... those and some of the knickknacks... (It _is_ scary.)

picture!

I didn't think so, but those time warps really suck.

You're in Mike's kitchen?

Ooooooh. That would be beautiful.

I have had trouble keeping the things alive - until we moved. I had one in my bathroom (looks nothing like yours, sorry!) that thrived.

Then I went out tot he "back yard" to our sunflower patch... and saw (of all things) orchids blooming out there between the sunflowers. If you had told me that orchids grew wild up here, I would have told you no way. Now... I have a field of the things starting.

:)

No idea. but congratulations on your green thumb -- and your patience. Orchids need patience. (Why are you in my kitchen? I could send you snapshots to prove it.)