Where to find Cyrtopodium punctatum?

[D&S Mabel]

I got myself a Cyrtopodium punctatum ("Cowhorn Orchid") just twenty days ago. Then TS Fay dumped 10"+ of rain on us and I didn't notice that my plant was in standing water (not good enough drainage for all the rain) for 4 days. It promptly keeled over. The vendor I bought it from doesn't have any more.

Anyone know where I can purchase another?

I can't live with the idea that I've managed to kill a plant that is native to where I live! I MUST give it another try. Any help is appreciated!!

[Dorothy]

"The pseudobulbs of Cyrtopodium punctatum were used in the past as a source of glue for book binding."
According to Cyrtopodium punctatum in Flora of North America @ efloras.org

Perhaps you can try Martin Orchids - Martin Orchids -- Home

[D&S Mabel]

Thanks Dorothy - I emailed them and it was returned by their listed IP as undeliverable. Makes me leery but I do very much appreciate you efforts. Too late on the plants practical uses though as I threw away the dead stub. No book repairs here

I went down the list of vendors at the Orchid Mall and found one other seller out of HI but that vendor has mixed reviews here on the OB.

Any other leads would be appreciated!

[orchids3]

I bought one at EFG Octoberfest a couple of years ago - believe the vendor was Miller tropical and have noticed that several vendors had them at The Redlands Orchid festival last year - was not able to attend this year.

[flhiker]

Theres one on Ebay for 15.00 + 8.20 shipping
Cyrtopodium Punctatum. - eBay (item 300255169486 end time Oct-01-08 17:07:21 PDT)

[D&S Mabel]

Got it and bought it. Thanks for the Ebay heads up. I've bought from that vendor before with good results. Thanks again!!

[flhiker]

Your welcome. That is the flower I summited for the calendar contest. Mine was a wild one found in Big Cypress.

[Dorothy]

Be sure to post photos of your new acquisition!
I'm so glad you were able to find it !

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by D&S Mabel

I went down the list of vendors at the Orchid Mall and found one other seller out of HI but that vendor has mixed reviews here on the OB.

Who was it? Ive kinda thinking about picking one of these up. If you dont want to mention the name, can you point me in the right direction?

[D&S Mabel]

eBay Store - Orchids By Eli: Category 13, Category 1, Category 4

'Orchids by Eli' is who I got it from. He's out of Puerto Rico and I have bought more a couple dozen plants from him. He usually has a number of species and hybrids - some unusual ones too. The plants are usually a bit larger for the money and his shipping costs on multiple plants are very reasonable - to my location anyway.