First Flask! - Orchid Board

Subrosa · #1 03-19-2014, 06:22 PM

Just received my first flask, a bunch of Acineta chrysantha seedlings. I'll get pics up after I get them potted, but not sure when that will be! Can't seem to find any BetterGro Sphag. I tried two Lowe's, 2 HDs and a WalMart. It's like being in North Dakota!

Polarizeme · #2 03-20-2014, 01:02 AM

Very nice, I was watching a flask of those on Ebay. You may be able to order some Spagmoss New Zealand moss from ebay. It's a premium moss and you will probably love it compared to bettergrow moss

samarak · #3 03-20-2014, 01:28 AM

Acinetas - nice! Saw a bunch of superbly grown Acinetas at the WOC in Miami in 2008, and don't think I've seen a single one since. Not surprising in the midwestern US, I suppose. Do you grow others?

Steve

Subrosa · #4 03-20-2014, 08:03 AM

I really am falling in love with this tribe! My wife is starting to complain about electric usage, and since these guys are shade lovers I get more bang for my electric buck. The closest I have to another Acineta right now is a hybrid of an Aciopea (Acineta x Stanhopea) crossed back to a Stanhopea. I do have another Stanhopea jenischiana and a Gongora galeata from the same tribe. A local vendor has very nice blooming size A. antioqua and A. beyrodtiana available, but they're a bit pricey. I guess we'll see what the budget looks like next time I'm there.

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Originally Posted by Polarizeme

Very nice, I was watching a flask of those on Ebay. You may be able to order some Spagmoss New Zealand moss from ebay. It's a premium moss and you will probably love it compared to bettergrow moss

I was just watching the last one as well, and had to smile when I saw the bidding go over $60. I snagged mine at the initial offering price of $35!

Polarizeme · #5 03-21-2014, 12:33 AM

Good deal! I didn't buy one because I am presently out of space in my greenhouse. I have about 20 plants coming in April and have to make room for those. I'm on a moratorium until I can get some of these orchids moved out.

Subrosa · #6 03-21-2014, 08:24 AM

Here they are! Hopefully I get decent survival:

No-Pro-mwa · #7 03-21-2014, 12:14 PM

Good luck, they are so cute.

Bolero · #8 03-21-2014, 11:13 PM

Oh no, once you get a flask the addiction has taken complete hold of your senses. It's too late to save you.......good luck with the flask, they are lots of fun.