WANTED: Phaius tankervilleae

[Ray]

Does anyone know of a source of these?

There was a time they could be obtained almost anywhere...

[estación seca]

If you know anybody in Florida, have them look in the landscaping section at big box hardware stores like Home Depot and Lowes. I've seen them there in the past.

[Ray]

Agreed, but I cannot say I know many folks down there...

[Keysguy]

I have one Ray but it's not big enough to divide.

We are having our Key West Orchid Festival the 1st-3rd. We have 8 plant vendors coming and happy to see if I can get one for you if you wish.

[Ray]

That would be great. Thank you.

[Leafmite]

Hausermann's had them in the past and would sell them in spike in autumn. They just have this Phaius currently....


Phaius Lady Ramona Harris: Orchids By Hausermann

[Keysguy]

I did not forget about you Ray.

The only Phaius available at the KW show this weekend were an alba and a yellow and they were not very "shippable" as they were in 2 gallon field pots.

And they were some kind of hybrid and not a classic tank. Jim-n-I Orchids was the vendor but they said they didn't have any species tanks and hadn't for quite awhile. Jim said they were never a big seller for them even though they are based out of SOFL where they can be a garden plant.

Mine is spiking now that the show is over (naturally).

[Ray]

Thanks for thinking of me.