Phalaenopsis flask supplier

[stellarstar]

Hi there!
I'm a couple of years late to the game but was wondering if you had any success in finding an orchid supplier? I am also searching for a supplier of orchid flasks (Phalaenopsis) and it's proving difficult, as most suppliers require a massive minimum order.... hoping to hear back from you!

[KatieM]

There are a few good vendors out there that are hit or miss on what they have. One of my go-to's for flasks, especially phals is Louisiana Orchid Connection. They all come in little almost deli containers but every one I've received has been fantastic. No mold, no mildew, no contamination. Tons of plants. Super healthy and great sizes. They are very good about not selling you anything that has been contaminated or isn't ready yet. There are a couple of others but they would be my first choice. They sell on eBay but their website is better, quicker, and usually cheaper. You can also reach out to them and they are super knowledgeable and helpful. I've bought from some more high-end well-known but I've had the best success rate with LAC. Let us know who you try, what you get and what you think about it. I'm always looking for new fun, different flasks to try! Happy hunting!
FLASKS – Louisiana Orchid Connection

[greyblackfish]

I was about to name that shop too, but I can’t vouch for it as I’ve never purchased before. If you’ll also take community pots, carter and Holmes had a few for sale earlier this year.

[katsucats]

I can vouch for them. Never bought any Phal flasks from them, but I've bought flasks of Cattleya and Catasetum types. The flasks come in plastic deli containers, about 15-25 decently sized seedlings, not the largest, but pretty standard size. I personally find their website annoying to work through though. There are tons of outdated categories with out of stock listings. Their "flask" category is one of the better maintained, but alphabetically sorted twice (it goes through A-Z, then starts back at A-Z again). It's probably easiest to type "flask" into the search bar and go from there.

Marni Turkel and Troy Meyers sometimes have Phal flasks as well, but if you buy from them you're going to have to wait an arbitrary number of weeks/months for them to get ready.