I Lost the Name of a Particular Cym Vendor

[Corsetière]

Hello! I had read a post on OB that had a link to a phenomenal cymbidium supplier and I thought I had bookmarked them but it turns out that I did not. Oops!

Now I can not remember their name! I know they were USA based and had a staggering number of cym varieties. Can you think of anyone who might fit that description?

In particular I would really love to get a reasonably priced ($25-$40 USD) specimen of Cymbidium Kiwi Midnight 'Geyserland'.

Can you help me?

[sweetjblue]

Could it be this vendor?

Cymbidium at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

Though they don't list the one your looking for, perhaps they might know where you could acquire one?

Judi

[Corsetière]

Yes! I think that might be the vendor!

Thanks!

[Cym Ladye]

Hundreds of vendors all over the world sell the plant you are looking for. It has been mericloned in the millions. Do not pay more than $25 to $35 US for a blooming size division, as it is simply not worth the hype, in many people's opinion. The color fades and the form goes to pot shortly after opening.

I did not check to see where you are located but I know Hatfield Orchids in Ventura, Ca has divisions if SBOE does not.

[Corsetière]

Hmmm...interesting. Yeah the mere mention of the word "black" in the orchid world seems to raise the prices 200%. lol!

I had bought one off a gal on ebay for $16 but it was a unhealthy specimen and quickly died.

Cym, what are some of your favorite Cymbidiums? I am just now starting to really get into this genus.

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In particular I am looking for a nice red and a nice pale pink.

[Cym Ladye]

Before you go hog wild on Cyms, be sure you have the conditions to be successful with them, primarily how you plan to deal with the freezing temps.

An excellent source of high quality plants and one which will ship, aside from SBOE, is Casa de las Orquideas in Solana Beach, Ca. Visit their website and I think you will find some awesome reds which may meet your criteria.

[cymbeddium991]

Originally Posted by Cym Ladye

Before you go hog wild on Cyms, be sure you have the conditions to be successful with them, primarily how you plan to deal with the freezing temps.

An excellent source of high quality plants and one which will ship, aside from SBOE, is Casa de las Orquideas in Solana Beach, Ca. Visit their website and I think you will find some awesome reds which may meet your criteria.

Hello, is anyone aware where I could currently get one of these flowers, blooming or ready to bloom? I'd pay almost any price. It's a particular need for a very special project.

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by cymbeddium991

Hello, is anyone aware where I could currently get one of these flowers, blooming or ready to bloom? I'd pay almost any price. It's a particular need for a very special project.

Old thread... not sure if you are looking for a particular Cymbidium (specific cultivars of specific crosses that were readily available 7 years ago are likely not available now) but if you are just looking for a blooming Cym, Santa Barbara Orchid Estate or Casa de las Orquideas may be able to help you. However, it is still very early in the Cymbidium season - some, that have some of the warmer-growing species in their background, are blooming or getting ready to bloom, but most won't start doing much until November or December, most of the reds likely are even later.

[cymbeddium991]

Hi! So sorry for that lack of clarity.

I am looking for a cymbidium kiwi midnight 'geyserland' currently or soon in bloom.

It is for a very special photography project for which I need a black orchid. I think it almost definitely would have to be a cymbidium, and that so far is the only species I've seen that has the exact aesthetic I'd need, but I am also interested in others perhaps.

Do you know where else I might ask in order to find one?

[Corsetière]

Oh, I have plenty of space indoors to overwinter them.
The 2 I have did very well this past year. I know they need a cool spell to flower, so I keep them outside a little later than my other orchids.