Help! Those which I know nothing about have arrived!

[Roly0217]

Kathy were these plants purchased from bill_asia aka Royal Orchids ??? If so hang in there and be prepared for anything and everything.

[KathyKayserKonig]

Originally Posted by Swamper

You may get them all to survive but they still did a crappy job of shipping. The vanda sure has pretty leaves at least and possibly a good green root in the back somewhere?

I think it does have one. And another that is green inbetween black sections. It is such a huge plant ~ it makes me so sad the roots are in such bad condition. I do not think I have the knowledge needed to save it.

[KathyKayserKonig]

Originally Posted by Roly0217

Kathy were these plants purchased from bill_asia aka Royal Orchids ??? If so hang in there and be prepared for anything and everything.

Yes, they were. I am assuming I am going to have to fight to get some money back.

The thing that surprises me the most is that the package was not marked as containing live material in any way. What the heck is up with that???

[Swamper]

Hey Roly, how are you long time no see. I know you are not talking about our own Royal right? PS next Tues Bob Hatos will be speaking at the Homestead O.S. meeting I hope you go.
Kathy I'm sure you can save it with some patience and a couple of living roots. Vandas are pretty tough, they even survive me.

[Roly0217]

Originally Posted by Swamper

Hey Roly, how are you long time no see. I know you are not talking about our own Royal right? PS next Tues Bob Hatos will be speaking at the Homestead O.S. meeting I hope you go.
Kathy I'm sure you can save it with some patience and a couple of living roots. Vandas are pretty tough, they even survive me.

Hi Joe !!! It's not the board's Royal Orchids but if you go on eBay and type orchids you will find plenty from the Royal that I'm talking about really cheap and tempting but a trap.

[Swamper]

Big sigh of relief. Too bad about the ebay sellers. Anyway Rolando try to make it next Tues. And Kathy, hang in there I know you'll be fine.

[natasha]

Originally Posted by KathyKayserKonig

Natasha, How long would you soak? Thanks for your kind reply. Kathy

i actually never time the soaking process. but i read somewhere up to 30 mins? maybe someone else can give a better figure. usually i soak the roots only, not the whole plant

[nutgirl]

Kathy don't give up. I know you are disappointed but your plants may likely pull through will a little tlc.

Were they shipped bare root or in some kind of material?


Maureen

[KathyKayserKonig]

Originally Posted by nutgirl

Kathy don't give up. I know you are disappointed but your plants may likely pull through will a little tlc.

Were they shipped bare root or in some kind of material?


Maureen

Bare rooted and wrapped in paper. No other additional material. Thank you for your kind words. I do very much appreciate them.

[Zoi2]

Kathy, can you list the plants by picture?
There are a couple of them I think I would try in water culture to get some roots started.
Joann