Dendrobium Super Model 'Platinum'

[JScott]

I had this Dendrobium for a while, just got it at Lowes on a whim, and it ended up being amazing. Vigorous grower, massive bloomer, just amazing. However, when I moved from Oklahoma to Texas, I didn't know what my accommodations would be like because the move was sudden, and I was forced to leave some plants behind (I actually sold them at the seasonal garden center I managed, so I have no way to get in contact with the person who bought it). That Dendrobium was just too huge, and I wasn't sure if I'd have room for it, but I had seen it a number of times at Lowes, so I just thought I'd buy a new one next time Dendrobiums were in season. Well, I've been looking for two years and can't find it. It is one of Yamamoto's hybrids, so I emailed them and asked if that plant was still in production, if they could tell me where they were sending them so that I could fine one, etc., and their response was that they closed their production facility in Hawaii, and no longer ship plants to the USA.

Which brings me to the point here. Does anybody have this plant? These plants often produce keikis, and maybe you have this plant and it is growing a keiki and you might be willing to part with it? I loved that plant, and my biggest regret of the plants I left behind was that I left this one. Anybody else growing Dendrobium Super Model 'Platinum'? I'll pay you for it, whatever you think is fair.

Here's a link to the post I made about it the last time it bloomed in my possession:
Dendrobium Super Model 'Platinum'

I can't figure out for the life of me what possessed me to leave that one behind. It's like I lost my damn mind in all the stress of the sudden move. It breaks my heart that I don't have it anymore.

[JScott]

Am I really the one one who had this plant? I used to see it at Lowes all the time haha.

[DirtyCoconuts]

For what’s its worth I have been looking at Lowe’s and Home Depot for you on my regular stops in there. I will grab it if I find it

[JScott]

Awweeeee, you're so sweet, that just warms my heart. However, if you are able to find it, it didn't come from Yamamoto, because like I said they closed their Hawaiian facility and no longer ship plants to the USA, but maybe somebody here in the states is producing this plant. Thank you so much, I really appreciate you thinking about me! Thank you!

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Just an update, I noticed that Springwater Orchids in Melbourne Florida had a lot of Yamamoto's hybrids listed on eBay, so I contacted them via their facebook page to ask about that plant, and she says that she is sure she has it, but she'll have to find it, and if she only has one, she'll have to make divisions to get some new plants started, and I may have to wait a while, but it sounds promising. But if you see one, don't hesitate

[DirtyCoconuts]

Score! My brother in laws family is in Vero which is just a stones throw from Melbourne so if that place is cool maybe I’ll make a field trip there when he goes to visit his folks.

If that happens I’ll let you know. Maybe I can scout the platinum

[JScott]

Originally Posted by DirtyCoconuts

Score! My brother in laws family is in Vero which is just a stones throw from Melbourne so if that place is cool maybe I’ll make a field trip there when he goes to visit his folks.

If that happens I’ll let you know. Maybe I can scout the platinum

You are just so nice to be trying to help me with this. I'm just a stranger on the internet, and you're willing to do all this for me. That warms my heart, and I really appreciate it.

[DirtyCoconuts]

I am firm believer in helping other people. Period.

When a person can enhance someone’s world with minimal inconvenience, never miss the chance!!

Spread the stoke!