Cymbidium suave

[stonedragonfarms]

Does anyone know where I might find this species in the US? I'd really like to add one to my collection.
Thanks!
Adam

[Bird Song Farm]

Adam, I've had some luck with using e_bay "want it now" feature.

Might not hurt to give it a try.........

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Al

[stonedragonfarms]

That's a great idea Al! Thanks!
Adam

[Bird Song Farm]

Your very Welcome. Let us know if you find one. I looked it up and it sure is different in a very pretty way.
Al

[Dorothy]

Adam - I found this link with tons of other links for cymbidium info - www.OrchidInfo.Info - Other Cymbidium Resources
I'll check around for this particular cymbid ..

[Dorothy]

Santa Barbara Orchid Estates lists them but you have to inquire about the price - Cymbidium at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate
They also offer this sauve hybrid - Cymbidium Kuranda at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

[Cym Ladye]

Adam, not to put a damper on your desire to obtain a piece of Cym suave, but be forewarned that it is a VERY DIFFICULT species to keep alive and to bloom, especially given your location. Some of the best species growers in California have given up in frustration on the growing of this plant. Part of the problem is the failure of collected plants to re-establish themselves after having their their huge natural root systems cut.

My advise is to learn as much as you possibly can on the culture of this species before you venture into the growing of it. Good luck,

Cym Ladye

[stonedragonfarms]

Thanks for the links Dorothy...I can't believe that I missed the page at SBOS (I think I visit their site 2 or 3x a week)

[stonedragonfarms]

Originally Posted by Cym Ladye

Adam, not to put a damper on your desire to obtain a piece of Cym suave, but be forewarned that it is a VERY DIFFICULT species to keep alive and to bloom, especially given your location. Some of the best species growers in California have given up in frustration on the growing of this plant. Part of the problem is the failure of collected plants to re-establish themselves after having their their huge natural root systems cut.

My advise is to learn as much as you possibly can on the culture of this species before you venture into the growing of it. Good luck,

Cym Ladye

Thanks for the warning Cym Ladye...the species is featured in the CSA Journal this issue...and I figured I might give her a whirl...especially after seeing the temperature data and the illustrations of growth. We'll see how she'll do in the GH with the other cymbids--I'm always up to a challenge.
Adam

[Dorothy]

Originally Posted by stonedragonfarms

Thanks for the links Dorothy...I can't believe that I missed the page at SBOS (I think I visit their site 2 or 3x a week)

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