Looking for Good/reliable Site to buy Orchids from??

[Keltera]

So i was at the orchid show here today
Ecuanegra had a wonderful selection and healthy plants form what i could see, i even bought two from them. they do ship to Europe and France, and you name it, they ship to it

[Nico]

Originally Posted by Keltera

So i was at the orchid show here today
Ecuanegra had a wonderful selection and healthy plants form what i could see, i even bought two from them. they do ship to Europe and France, and you name it, they ship to it

I can't find their site... Google can't help...

[nibbler]

Ecuagenera try that!

[Nico]

OK. Thanks a lot!

[nibbler]

No problem. Have you looked at some European society websites? They probably have links to suppliers around Europe?

[camille1585]

Seashell PMed me asking for a list of sellers, so I thought I'd put it here so it can be seen by others. I haven't shopped at all of these, but the ones I haven't I know from word of mouth that they are supposed to have good reputations. Sorry I don't have time to insert direct links to the websites!

Nardotto e Capello (Italy) -To me this is one of the best sellers out there is terms of quality and price. Very friendly and helpful people.
Popow Orchids (Germany)- Never bought from their website, only on ebay. Their ebay plants are excellent, and cheap compared to their website. Seller name in Lepantes. Has the cheapest EU shipping rates I've ever seen
Claessen Orchideeen (Netherlands) - Also excellent and well priced, but they don't speak english very well.
Schwerter Orchideenzucht (Germany)- top quality, large variety of orchids for sale, but high shipping costs
De Wilg Orchideeen (Netherlands)-no website, need to email for catalogue. Saw their plants at a show, very nice.
Orchids & More (germany)- Have only heard of them but seem good.
Roellke-Orchideenzucht (germany) Also only heard of it.
La Canopée (France)- Also only heard of them on forums.

For those of you that know the places that I haven't dealt with personally, feel free to comment! I stay away form french growers, their orchids are way over priced most of the time.

[Brotherly Monkey]

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

Ecuagenera is a pretty good source for orchids. You'll get blooming sized plants from them. When they attend orchid shows, you can bypass the CITES and phyto + import documentations. I believe they'll be in Europe soon.

If you're able to get plants locally, that's probably a better bet. You get to see what you're getting. You can be as selective as you want about the quality and size of the plants you're getting.

Out of curiosity, how much trouble is it to deal with CITES and various other documentation?

[nibbler]

Thanks Camille for the list. Very helpful. In relation to Cites I am unsure. I cant find the proper information on line but I am going to ring the department of agriculture and ask about getting permits.

[Nico]

Another vendor from Germany Großräschener Orchids I know someone who order from them and it was ok.