Help finding Vanilla polylepis in UK or EU

[ASP]

Hi
Would anyone from the UK or EU know where I might source a plant or cutting of Vanilla polylepis?
I am hoping someone may either have it in their collection or know someone who has, or could point me in the right direction.
There must be one somewhere!
It is proving a rather frustrating quest and you know how when you cant find it you need it all the more!

Any help would be hugely appreciated.

[Rowangreen]

Tried the google custom search (Google Custom Search - Orchid Vendors in the European Union) but no luck. It names some sites that it doesn't work on, so you could look at those.

You could also try the joining the UK forum and asking there:
The UK Orchid Forum - with resources for the EU • Index page

Good luck!

[camille1585]

That's my custom search, I need to update it since some sites have changed since. I had a look at some other vendors as well, with no luck either.

[Leafmite]

If you can't find the vanilla for sale, and no one has this in their private collection, the last option is to turn to the elite collections. Universities with botony programs and lecturers/professors associated with them that travel and get permission from governments to collect plant samples might have your plant. Many of these keep unique collections and when dividing/trimming plants are willing to sell or give away divisions. Conservatories, too, might be good places to ask. For the right donation....
It never hurts to ask. Good luck. I am so glad my 'must have plant' was angraecum magdalenae, one that was difficult but not impossible to find.

[ASP]

Thank you for your replies, I have tried quite a few of the European vendors but no luck so far. Will keep trying though.
Hmm - Kew did have one so I will make some enquiries, I never thought of that route Leafmite so thank you.
Im glad you found your angraecum magdalanae - I have one that I got from Akerne in Belgium. Its got a minute keiki growing at the moment!

[camille1585]

I found it!!!!!!!!!!!
I just checked the website of a local grower here in the Netherlands, and he has it, for 30€. New to his catalogue. Orchideen Wubben
Word of warning though, the quality of his plants can be hit or miss.

[ASP]

SO MUCH!!!

Ive got to go to work - its going to be such a lond day !

I want to order it NOW!

sorry overboard on the smilies - you have made my day!

[Rowangreen]

Wonderful! Do keep the updates coming won't you? I want to see pictures!

[Leafmite]

I am so happy it has been located!!!!! Yay! I know I was so thrilled when my ang. came. I hope it arrives safely and in great health. Good luck!

[ASP]

Thank you so much Camille - I have taken my chances and ordered the V Polylepis and also a V imperialis which I haven't seen on any other site.
My husband is delighted that I wont be spending any more endless evenings glued to my laptop, muttering under my breath!
I shall update you on their arrival with some

Thank you all for your input - very much appreciated.