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KathyKayserKonig · #21 07-03-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

I forgot to tell you...Vanda seedlings take between 5 to 10 yrs to bloom.
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Super...

I knew I screwed up but didn't realize how badly until now. Sigh.....

KathyKayserKonig · #22 07-03-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Becca

Oh...and I have missed this in a previous thread, but do you have potting medium on hand for dendrobium, cattleya, and phal yet? If not I can point you in the direction of some great pre-made mixes....a bit spendy, but well worth it in my experience!

Becca, I don't have much ready except for some premixed stuff from Lowe's. Do let me know your recommendations when you have a moment. Thank you!

KathyKayserKonig · #23 07-03-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dounoharm

Orchids by Hausermann:
Orchids By Hausermann
they have a marvelous selection of bloomers available online....and they sell large plants....i think they are one of the best online stores....my humble opinion....and they probably sell superthrive too, they sell all sorts of supplies...

Thanks for the link!

camille1585 · #24 07-03-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

This way, you will not be discouraged by how long it takes for the plant to bloom. Unfortunately, in this situation, you get what you pay for.

I forgot to tell you...Vanda seedlings take between 5 to 10 yrs to bloom.

Where did you see that? I just went to have a look at the sellers listings, and the vanda is given as a flowering sized and previously bloomed plant.

Des · #25 07-03-2009, 05:45 PM

THe numbers in front are usually the hybridizers flask numbers . Not a bad selection good luck

camille1585 · #26 07-03-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Des

THe numbers in front are usually the hybridizers flask numbers . Not a bad selection good luck

I wasn't looking at the number, I was looking at the product description. It is written very very clearer that it's blooming size!

KathyKayserKonig · #27 07-03-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Grandma M

I have mine in wood baskets, bareroot. I hang mine because the roots can become quite long. Every morning I water the roots well, until they turn green.

Marilyn

Grandma M. ~ You don't happen to have a picture of this do you? I can't visualize this in my head.

Thank you!

KathyKayserKonig · #28 07-03-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by camille1585

I wasn't looking at the number, I was looking at the product description. It is written very very clearer that it's blooming size!

Well that would be cool! I am now very interested to see if what arrives is actually what is in the description... I am so nervous now!

quiltingwacko · #29 07-03-2009, 06:41 PM

Kathy welcome to the board! Just have fun, read up and do the best you can. You will learn a lot, especially on the board. I have picked up lots of info on here. Folks don't always agree either but you will still learn what works for you. Now you have the orchid "disease". mua ha hahahaha Carol

dounoharm · #30 07-03-2009, 06:45 PM

dont despair kathy, you have the geeks to help you!!! we will all pitch in and support you and the new plants!! not to worry! but i do think after all this you deserve to have a big luscious plant blooming all over the place to keep your interest piqued! but dont worry about the new plants....they will arrive surely as the sun rises and sets, and whatever they look like we will deal with at that time....you will be fine, and have a terrific start to a new orchid collection!!