Recommended Online Orchid Sellers, Questions About Orchid Care.

[alecStewart1]

Originally Posted by Roberta

I think you will cross orchids.com off your list, make your own judgement. Certainly would not be my first choice.

Hmmm, looking around it seems to be a bit too mixed on opinion for my taste. Pity, the ones I listed that interested me look very interesting. They seemed to have a huge collection.

I did find 2 similar ones from J&L:

Phalaenopsis Chia E Yenlin- Variegated Multicolor Leaves - J&L Orchids

Phalaenopsis Sogo Yenlin '''Coffee A386'''- Variegated Multicolor Leaves - J&L Orchids

Hausermann looks like a good vendor, too. Smaller selection on Phals.

I think one thing is the shear amount of orchid sellers is a bit daunting.

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by alecStewart1

I think one thing is the shear amount of orchid sellers is a bit daunting.

Precisely. As you build your collection, go slow. And do benefit from the experiences of others. You'll note that the people who have contributed to the Vendor Feedback forum are, in general, people who have been quite active on the board, particularly the negative experiences, and that is by design. One can't post negative reviews until being an active member for awhile - one can't join just to complain. As your collection gets larger, you will feel more comfortable taking the occasional chance. But start out with the top-quality vendors. You, and your plants, will be a lot happier.

[tmoney]

howdy!

well, if you are interested in phals (especially hybrids) there are sooooo many to choose from you almost can't go wrong. i agree with roberta to go slow in the beginning, cause like many folks, you get bit by the bug and start ordering stuff you have no business growing in your conditions and you find out you actually don't like it. not just cause of the flowers, but all the other factors like size, growth habits, rate of growth, finickiness, etc.

also, try different vendors. it IS daunting in the beginning but you can get a feel for good ones and bad ones by comparing the shipments and plants. soon you will see the ones you like and trust and the ones you only pop on something super rare or desirable. after you see the flowers and grow different plants (even within just the phals) you see which areas you gravitate towards.

my advice is to draw a distinction between species and hybrids, cause while the crazy hybrids are alluring, we have found some greater satisfaction in species. they really push your growing abilities and have the most rewarding habits. our , but have fun!!!

[alecStewart1]

Originally Posted by tmoney

i agree with roberta to go slow in the beginning, cause like many folks, you get bit by the bug and start ordering stuff you have no business growing in your conditions and you find out you actually don't like it. not just cause of the flowers, but all the other factors like size, growth habits, rate of growth, finickiness, etc.

Oh trust me, I know this with all of the carnivorous plants I've bought over the past year.

Originally Posted by tmoney

my advice is to draw a distinction between species and hybrids, cause while the crazy hybrids are alluring, we have found some greater satisfaction in species. they really push your growing abilities and have the most rewarding habits. our , but have fun!!!

Hmmm good to know. I'm having a hard time finding singular species, though. It seems most everyone sells a lot of warmer weather mini species, more fit for a greenhouse or terrarium than just in ones home or office, and then the rest are mostly hybrids. Maybe there's not as much in stock because we're coming to the colder seasons. Shoot I should've just gotten one of the ones I saw at the grocery store the other day.

I'm still stuck on Neos as my first choice, as I can grow them outdoors in the shade and use a tray with some clay balls and water to up humidity. New World Orchids, Andy's Orchids and Orchid Limited all have a good selection of Neos.

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by alecStewart1

Hmmm good to know. I'm having a hard time finding singular species, though. It seems most everyone sells a lot of warmer weather mini species, more fit for a greenhouse or terrarium than just in ones home or office, and then the rest are mostly hybrids. Maybe there's not as much in stock because we're coming to the colder seasons. Shoot I should've just gotten one of the ones I saw at the grocery store the other day.

I'm still stuck on Neos as my first choice, as I can grow them outdoors in the shade and use a tray with some clay balls and water to up humidity. New World Orchids, Andy's Orchids and Orchid Limited all have a good selection of Neos.

Neos sound like a really good choice given your conditions. But also know that there is a range for a lot of things. Take a look at Tarzane Group. I have gotten some really neat minis - that grow outside for me (and get chilly), would do fine in an indoor environment too. Part of the fun of the hobby is learning what you can get away with.

[alecStewart1]

Originally Posted by Roberta

Neos sound like a really good choice given your conditions. But also know that there is a range for a lot of things. Take a look at Tarzane Group. I have gotten some really neat minis - that grow outside for me (and get chilly), would do fine in an indoor environment too. Part of the fun of the hobby is learning what you can get away with.

Hmm looking around it looks like I could get away with certain Dendrobium, Bulbophyllum or Lepanthes crosses.

This Dendrobium 'Nagomi' cuthbertsonii X bracteosum looks really cute: DENDROBIUM '''NAGOMI''' CUTHBERTSONII X BRACTEOSUM MINIATURE ORCHID CROSS POTTED

And so is this Lepanthes pulchella: LEPANTHES PULCHELLA MINIATURE ORCHID MOUNTED

Only thing with mounted ones is I'm not 100% sure where I could hang them up at the moment.