Piping Rock Orchids? Looking for feedback.

Originally Posted by Oscarman

That's wonderful - great opportunity for you and I would jump on it. I was actually just looking at their travel schedule and see that they are in Canada 2x this year! So you are in the Ottawa area. Great for us Canadians!

I ordered a few BS lowii and rothschildianum plants last summer in addition to several smaller ones I have. One is spiking now although I may cut it off, the plant is not really very established. They came from Orchid Inn when Sam was in eastern Canada and also from Zephyrus Orchids. All nice plants.

I have checked Zephyrus Orchids, they have nice divisions for sale, but probably not in the beginners price range . Maybe when I am more confident in keeping them alive, I will give it a second look.
I like the look of lowii and roth, but read that their type is too demanding and hard to bloom. Is it true for you?
I am going to order Paphiopedilum Saint Swithin to try my hand in multies.

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Originally Posted by billc

4-5" delenatii isn't like a 4-5" roth. I would think it will bloom this fall or certainly the year after. They aren't big plants. Go for it!

Bill

Really?! That changes everything and those two delenatii go to the top priority list Thanks a lot Bill!

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Originally Posted by RedOrchid

Bought a fairrieanum and Paph. Lefty Kei. Fairrie came in bud and bloomed beautifully. Lefty Kei with only one fan, and it is in bloom right now. I think Piping Rock orchid 'ROCK'

Ruth

Thank you Ruth. It is great to see that I am making the right choice.

[Oscarman]

Originally Posted by orchideya

I have checked Zephyrus Orchids, they have nice divisions for sale, but probably not in the beginners price range . Maybe when I am more confident in keeping them alive, I will give it a second look.
I like the look of lowii and roth, but read that their type is too demanding and hard to bloom. Is it true for you?
I am going to order Paphiopedilum Saint Swithin to try my hand in multies.

One roth is getting high Cattleya light and the others are soon to join in. They are growing well and sending up new growths. Time will tell if they bllom well for me, as most are recent additions. Of course I wil keep the OB posted!

I have grown Paph. philippinense var. roebelinii before in a windosill setting adn it was a good grower and bloomer for me. Good luck on your choices.