Phragmipedium subsp. Micropetalum

[disalover]

I just love this group! I want every single one! I have the chance to buy a phrag besseae, fischeri, andreettae and kovachii! Here in my country South Africa. The most expensive plants on earth, costing over R7000 aprox $700

Any tips for next year would be appreciated. Might order some from peruflora or ecuagenera, might be a import but cheaper than SA plants. If anyone know the price of andreettae an kovachii on peruflora i would much appreciate.

[euplusia]

You can ask Manolo Arias for the price. In my experience it is easier to grow an well established plant than a fresh imported. And I would start to gather experience by growing some of the easier species or hybrids. Imports might be cheaper, but when the plant dies, it's a loss anyway. I mean, some Phragmipedium species are difficult to root and may struggle for years.

[No-Pro-mwa]

I would love to have a besseae, plus the kovachi.

[disalover]

I also think it will be better to buy the plants here in SA. First will be the besseae in December this year than fischeri next year and the other two will follow