Leafless orchids--anyone tried them?

[puddin]

I think if you want to grow it, buy one, if they aren't too high on price, and if you think you can. I know one grower that was told he couldn't grow some orchids in his greenhouse. He didn't care and bought some, as seedlings, and has grown them. Their flowering and doing great. He always tells me if I want to grow it, try it, no matter what other people say.

[Ross]

Originally Posted by puddin

I think if you want to grow it, buy one, if they aren't too high on price, and if you think you can. I know one grower that was told he couldn't grow some orchids in his greenhouse. He didn't care and bought some, as seedlings, and has grown them. Their flowering and doing great. He always tells me if I want to grow it, try it, no matter what other people say.

Excellent advice to all of us. I am constantly fine-tuning my collection as I find something that doesn't do as well as expected or that doesn't meet my interests. I am definitely one to try leafless minis some day in the future.

[Tricho]

Hi Scott

I would go for the Chiloschista, they are easier (as markr said). but more importantly, don't go for the ghost, for two reasons. They are very similar (a bit nicer) to Dendrophylax funalis, but harder to cultivate and the ones that are being sold are younger.

note: POLYRRHIZA (POLYRADICION) lindenii is a synonym of Dendrophylax lindenii