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  2. Welcome to Slippertalk!

    Come on in and join the fun!

    1. Greetings & Salutations

      Introduce yourself and tell us a little about your orchid growing experience.
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      Latest: Didn't know I was suppose to say hi! troy, Feb 19, 2020 at 12:59 AM
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    2. Collections

      Let us know what you grow, how you grow it, and any new aquisitions.
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      Latest: My small collection NYEric, Feb 18, 2020 at 6:55 PM
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    3. Beginner Zone

      Post a question, get an answer. Want to know what CHC is? Need help identifying an orchid? Ask your question here.
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      Latest: Terminology & Definitions Ray, Feb 17, 2020 at 1:30 PM
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  3. Slipper Orchid Resource Center

    Here you will find information about culture, taxonomy, breeding, judging and awards. Feel free to post links to outside resources.

    1. Slipper Orchid Culture

      The most specific slipper growing information and orchid genetics discussion can be found here.
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      Latest: Looking for LED light recommendations silence882, Feb 17, 2020 at 11:16 PM
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    2. Problems, Pests, & Diseases

      Talk about orchid viruses, ailments and insect damage here.
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      Latest: Unfortunate news littlefrog, Feb 18, 2020 at 5:18 PM
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    3. Taxonomy

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      Taxonomy

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      1. Codex taxinomiae plantarum (CTP)

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      Latest: Phrag. besseae: Differences between wild types? MaxC, Feb 18, 2020 at 11:01 PM
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    4. Breeding & Production

      Discuss breeding trends, flasking and seedling culture.
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      Latest: Paphiopedilum Paolo Uccello eds, Feb 16, 2020 at 11:15 PM
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    5. Judging & Awards

      See the latest awarded plants, discuss judging trends, and post photos of your own blooms for critique.
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      Latest: Phragmipedium Margo's Pinky 'Eve's Angel' AM/AOS monocotman, Feb 17, 2020 at 6:52 AM
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    6. Orchid Events

      The place for orchid event announcements and recaps, photographs encouraged!
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      Latest: National Capital Orchid Show; Feb 15-17,, NEW LOCATION Linus_Cello, Feb 18, 2020 at 11:53 PM
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    7. Non-Slipper Orchid Discussion

      Discuss those "other" orchid species and hybrids here.
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      Latest: Dendrobium spectabile musa, Jan 23, 2020
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    8. Orchid Conservation

      Information about the protection of threatened orchid species and habitat.
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      Latest: News article on Zambia's orchids xiphius, Mar 7, 2019
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  4. Photographs

    Post photos of your slipper orchids here. Post only photos that you have taken, or that you have the owner's permission to use.

    1. Paphiopedilum

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      Latest: Paph tranlienianum sibs silence882, Feb 19, 2020 at 12:33 AM
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    2. Phragmipedium

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      Latest: Phrag MDC ‘flavum’ Linus_Cello, Feb 18, 2020 at 11:52 PM
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    3. Cypripedium

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    4. Mexipedium and Selenipedium

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      Latest: Mexi on tree fern BrucherT, Nov 17, 2019
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    5. Non-Slipper Orchid Photos

      Post photos of those "other" orchids here!
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      Latest: Bulbophyllum picturarum Phaladdict, Feb 18, 2020 at 7:12 PM
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  5. Marketplace

    Members and vendors can sell plants, books and other supplies here for free.

    1. For Sale/Trade

      Sell or trade your plants, books and supplies in here. This is for member sales only.
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      Latest: Grammatophyllum stapeliiflorum Lyra, Dec 18, 2019
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    2. Wanted

      Having trouble finding a slipper orchid, out of print book, or those pots you saw in a magazine? Post your request in this section and let members help you find it.
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      Latest: November 1980 AOS bulletin Silverwhisp, Jan 31, 2020
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    3. Orchid Vendor Sales

      Find links to orchid growers from all over the world. Vendors, contact an administrator to get your very own forum for free. admin@slippertalk.com
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      Orchid Vendor Sales

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      1. Big Leaf Orchids

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      5. Fox Valley Orchids, Ltd.

      6. Gardens at Post Hill, LLC

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      8. Jamie’s Orchids and More

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      14. Sunset Valley Orchids

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  6. Off Topic

    This is the place to go to talk about everything else.

    1. Tell Me About It

      Post conversation starters, photos and polls. Talk about anything but orchids.
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    2. Hobbies & Critters

      Have a hobby besides orchid growing? Want to show us your critters? Post here.
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      Latest: my journey 2018 in border China Ozpaph, Feb 15, 2020 at 7:28 AM
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    3. Political Views

      Please keep political posts to this forum only. Political posts not related to orchids will be moved here. FORUM RULES STILL APPLY HERE. * FORUM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR NEW POSTS *
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  7. Suggestions Welcome

    Post all of your suggestions for how to improve the look and structure of the forum here.

    1. Talk back!

      Post your suggestions for how we can improve the board, have a contest, add a feature or whatever you can think of. Also look here for any major forum announcements.
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