Where to get inexpensive $15-20 orchids

[mattryan]

I have gotten named onc's. macodes petola, named phals from a grower....Orchids in our tropics (they have a web-site). They are very nice. I have gotten named Onc's, phals from a grower/garden centre.... Bradford Greenhouses. I have gotten named cyms and my only, but easiest named dendrobium from... Home Depot. Also picked up 2 named orchids from.... Sheridan Gardens 70% off because they were out of bloom, only to find out 1 of them is a pyschopsis papilio that is working on another bloom as we speak. Sometimes you just have to be lucky. Call around and ask if they sell orchids. You'd be surprised at the deals you can find, right here in Ontario. I've made deals to take the orchids off their hands once they go out of bloom.

Cheryl

[dickjo]

They people that bought Oak Hill Orchids were selling species seedlings for 10 for $40.00. If you look up Oak Hill you can find them

[Wild Orchid]

Originally Posted by dickjo

They people that bought Oak Hill Orchids were selling species seedlings for 10 for $40.00. If you look up Oak Hill you can find them

Unfortunately, those do not ship to Canada.
I just contacted them before Christmas, and this is a standard reply that I've got from many other US vendors.

"Unfortunately, shipping to Canada requires permits that are costly and can take a long time to get. We don't ship anywhere that requires that type of documentation. The previous owners did ship to Canada for some time, but eventually gave it up. I wish we could help you! Hopefully, you can find an orchid business in your area or one that will ship.

Best Regards and Happy Holidays,
Linnzi Hodel
Assistant Grower

Orchids Garden Centre & Nursery, Inc.
(parent company of Oak Hill Gardens)
4823 CTH Q
Waunakee, WI 53597
ph: 608-831-4700
f: 608-831-4704
email: orchids@chorus.net
website: oakhillgardens.com

[Jjspm]

Wow, I don't go on orchid board for a day and like a billion responses. Thanks for all the help! Clouds orchids looks like one of the best places for me because I'm really into catts which aren't very common where I live. They are also soooo inexpensive! I will definitely be going to the orchid show in edmonton because I just happen to live there!

[silken]

Originally Posted by Jjspm

Wow, I don't go on orchid board for a day and like a billion responses. Thanks for all the help! Clouds orchids looks like one of the best places for me because I'm really into catts which aren't very common where I live. They are also soooo inexpensive! I will definitely be going to the orchid show in edmonton because I just happen to live there!

I hope I didn't throw you off by mentioning Cloud's and the Edmonton show. Cloud's won't be there. But they ship across Canada and out of country from spring to fall and charge reasonable prices for it. However if you haven't looked, you should check out the list of vendors and consider a pre-order from some as they can't bring everything to the shows. Ching Hua has lots of Cattleyas for good prices. There are others too. the show is called Orchid Fair and if you can't find info I will add a link to who the vendors will be. Edmonton also has a wonderful orchid society and you should look into joining while at the show or before. There are many expert growers in it.

[Wild Orchid]

Originally Posted by silken

I hope I didn't throw you off by mentioning Cloud's and the Edmonton show. Cloud's won't be there. But they ship across Canada and out of country from spring to fall and charge reasonable prices for it. However if you haven't looked, you should check out the list of vendors and consider a pre-order from some as they can't bring everything to the shows. Ching Hua has lots of Cattleyas for good prices.

I want Phals and Phals only! looking for my blue dream - blue Phal!
Any suggestions re shipping to Vancouver?

[Jjspm]

Originally Posted by silken

I hope I didn't throw you off by mentioning Cloud's and the Edmonton show. Cloud's won't be there. But they ship across Canada and out of country from spring to fall and charge reasonable prices for it. However if you haven't looked, you should check out the list of vendors and consider a pre-order from some as they can't bring everything to the shows. Ching Hua has lots of Cattleyas for good prices. There are others too. the show is called Orchid Fair and if you can't find info I will add a link to who the vendors will be. Edmonton also has a wonderful orchid society and you should look into joining while at the show or before. There are many expert growers in it.

I would love to have a list of the vendors if you could
Thanks

[silken]

No such thing as a really blue Phal. Just the kind that have dye injected into their spikes. There are some little almost blue ones. Try kingfisherorchids@gmail.com He doesn't have a web site but you could ask about blue ones. I think some Phal lovers order from there.

[Wild Orchid]

Originally Posted by silken

No such thing as a really blue Phal. Just the kind that have dye injected into their spikes. There are some little almost blue ones. Try kingfisherorchids@gmail.com He doesn't have a web site but you could ask about blue ones. I think some Phal lovers order from there.

Oh, please, give me some credit!

I'm talking about those lavender/blue (depends on the personal opinion):

-Purple Martin x Fire Cracker
-Tying Shin Blue Jay
-Dtps. Kenneth Schubert 'Blue Angel'

or these:

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...aby-blues.html

Thanks for the email reference. Would they ship to Canada?

Happy Growing!
Lilia

[silken]

Originally Posted by rlilia

Oh, please, give me some credit!

Lilia

There have been a number of threads on here about people buying the dyed blue Phals, or there partners thinking they were finding a wonderful unique gift and the person having a rude surprise that is only a white Phal with dye. So that is all I was saying in case you didn't know. I have no idea of your growing experience. But now I do