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10-22-2012, 06:10 AM
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Some Vanda, and their hybrids, are blue and also some other relatives.
Could you tell the State where you live, so maybe some people living in there could be more detailed helping you?
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10-22-2012, 09:14 AM
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Yes, where you live will help us greatly.
The blue orchids you see in big box stores are died blue by the way. The next year they will be all white. Just an FYI in case your tempted because they are sold as being "blue", lol....
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10-22-2012, 10:22 AM
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My apologies, in my first post I mentioned what school I went to. I thought most people would be familiar...
I currently reside in central Pennsylvania (Centre County, to be specific.)
I did a quick search for "blue orchids" and WOW. They are soooo pretty. I don't even think they're real!
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10-22-2012, 10:23 AM
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Yes, where you live will help us greatly.
The blue orchids you see in big box stores are died blue by the way. The next year they will be all white. Just an FYI in case your tempted because they are sold as being "blue", lol....
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I just saw this now, lol. They could have suckered me in easy! |
10-22-2012, 10:50 AM
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My temps in the winter is set at 64'F but on cold, dreary days and frigid winter nights, the window areas are likely colder. Neofinetia and Burrageara Nelly Isler 'Swiss Beauty' should do well. The first is small and cute but only blooms once a year (some varieties bloom less often) but the Burrageara Nelly Isler 'Swiss Beauty' is an undemanding orchid that would do well with your lighting and tolerates a variety in temperature over 50'F and blooms three times a year for over two months at a time.
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10-22-2012, 03:03 PM
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My temps in the winter is set at 64'F but on cold, dreary days and frigid winter nights, the window areas are likely colder. Neofinetia and Burrageara Nelly Isler 'Swiss Beauty' should do well. The first is small and cute but only blooms once a year (some varieties bloom less often) but the Burrageara Nelly Isler 'Swiss Beauty' is an undemanding orchid that would do well with your lighting and tolerates a variety in temperature over 50'F and blooms three times a year for over two months at a time.
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I really like the Swiss Beauty..know of any particular place to get them? Or will they mostly all be the same thing online? I would imagine there are more reputable breeders/growers known. |
10-22-2012, 03:52 PM
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Because this was a very complicated cross, all Burr. Nelly Isler 'Swiss Beauty' are clones of the original. Any by that name will be exactly the same. I bought mine at an orchid show. Good luck!
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10-22-2012, 04:30 PM
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Because this was a very complicated cross, all Burr. Nelly Isler 'Swiss Beauty' are clones of the original. Any by that name will be exactly the same. I bought mine at an orchid show. Good luck!
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I might see if the green house here at Penn State has anything they'd give to a student.. |
10-22-2012, 05:31 PM
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Marlow's Orchids has the Nelly Isler. He was at the Pittsburgh Orchid Festival. He is very nice and the plants I bought from him were...fantastic! They are not as expensive as the ones I have seen online. If they aren't listed on his site, write him an email and ask. If you want to save on shipping, ask him if he'll be at any orchid shows or society meetings in the area anytime soon. I have a kid in college and one about to go so I do know what is like to want to save $.  |
10-23-2012, 11:05 AM
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Marlow's Orchids has the Nelly Isler. He was at the Pittsburgh Orchid Festival. He is very nice and the plants I bought from him were...fantastic! They are not as expensive as the ones I have seen online. If they aren't listed on his site, write him an email and ask. If you want to save on shipping, ask him if he'll be at any orchid shows or society meetings in the area anytime soon. I have a kid in college and one about to go so I do know what is like to want to save $. |
Haha yes, money is definitely important. I get zero help from my family with school, too!
That's a good idea though, i'll send him an email sometime today. Might even send an email to the Pittsburgh Orchid Society..who knows?! |
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