a $6 orchid in 2 inch pot........ - Orchid Board

rengs · #1 11-20-2008, 08:13 PM

Since I don't know if I can keep these plants alive I'm looking for a good price to start. I found a $6 phal in a 2 inch pot at this site:
Our on-line shop
What should I expect? I know it won't be blooming but will it be a viable plant?

Sorry for all the silly questions.

Ray · #2 11-20-2008, 08:38 PM

I suspect it would be a viable plant, but whether or not it will survive to blooming is up to you and your abilities.

cb977 · #3 11-20-2008, 08:54 PM

As seedlings, you are at least two years away from the possibility of seeing blooms. I'd pick up a plant locally or find one online that is Blooming Size or at least Near Blooming Size. The long wait will drive you crazy and you won't know for a very long time whether you're doing well or not

neb · #4 11-20-2008, 10:02 PM

If you want a low price PHALAENOPSIS amboinensis Oak Hill Gardens has one for $6 that should be about blooming size you can see it at Oak Hill Gardens

I just bought some other orchids from them and they shipped them out fast and well packaged

cb977 · #5 11-20-2008, 10:19 PM

Oak Hill has great stuff, always healthy and packed well.
Make sure the price has an asterisk * next to it to confirm it is Blooming Sized

jkofferdahl · #6 11-21-2008, 12:12 AM

Seedlings are wonderful. I've probably got more seedlings right now than adult plants. However, they aren't beginner plants. Seedlings take different care than BS plants; more care in water maintenance, temperature specifics, etc. When successfully raised, the first flower of a seedling is among the greatest rewards given by orchids, but unless you've learned enough about the plants it's all too likely that a seedling, especially a Phal seedling small enough to be in a 2" pot, will die before reaching blooming size.

I don't want to discourage you! Just being realistic.

Oh, and I personally love the plants I've gotten from Oak Hill, too.

neb · #7 11-21-2008, 10:16 PM

The one that I linked to is a small variety and is listed as being at blooming size. That species grows in shady, humid forests with year round rainfall so it should be a good candidate for a beginner plant. The main thing I know of with keeping it happy is to keep it humid.

jkofferdahl · #8 11-22-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by neb

The one that I linked to is a small variety and is listed as being at blooming size. That species grows in shady, humid forests with year round rainfall so it should be a good candidate for a beginner plant. The main thing I know of with keeping it happy is to keep it humid.

Sounds like it would be a good buy then! Try it, and enjoy it!

Living where you do you should also consider a trip over to Newberry, SC, to visit Carter & Holmes. Great plants, great deal, and good folks.

dounoharm · #9 11-22-2008, 02:09 AM

lowe's had some blooming phal noids for 11.99 last spring, i dont know how they could sell them so cheap....but they did. even thier reg price of 14.99-19.99 is more than fair for a starter plant. and you will enjoy the bloom long enuf to really get hooked, lol.