How hard is Phal. gigantea to keep???

[Roly0217]

No problem !!! And I haven't found a local grower... sorry. I'll keep the sale in mind and on my calendar

[peeweelovesbooks]

Originally Posted by Roly0217

No problem !!! And I haven't found a local grower... sorry. I'll keep the sale in mind and on my calendar

It's an everything must go type of sale. She's got some awesome vandas that I've lusted after forever so I'm pumped about this.


Good luck with your gigantea.

[Roly0217]

Originally Posted by peeweelovesbooks

It's an everything must go type of sale. She's got some awesome vandas that I've lusted after forever so I'm pumped about this.


Good luck with your gigantea.

Do you know exactly when or is it going to be throughout the entire month???

[peeweelovesbooks]

Originally Posted by Roly0217

Do you know exactly when or is it going to be throughout the entire month???

I don't know exactly when in October but she mentioned that they have this Redlands orchid tour (like the one they have in April) in October as well. So she said that this is when she's going to have the sale. She said she would advertise on a couple of sites. But, I went down there today and she gave me and my sister deep discounts on what she's got. But, she's going to discount things more in October.

It may be worth it to go now. I got 4 phals (which were allllllllllllllllll huge) for 95.00. They are also going to be discontinuing some of their hybrids so I got the Venetian Peach, which she said they won't get back.

The barbara baldan's that I bought was originally 75.00 and I got it for 45. Like I said, the thing is ENORMOUS.

[Bird Song Farm]

Thanks for letting us know peeweelovesbooks, this would be a good subject for a new thread. Anyone close by that would like to act as middle man now while the selection is at its best? Oh, we need of your new treasures.

Roly, Mr. Lin's site re: P. gigantea says to be very careful about water between the leaves. I looked at my plant closely yesterday and the leaves are much closer together than a reg phal. I can see where water could be trapped between them and cause problems. Glad I mounted mine! If I can get it through the winter (really to cool for it) I think I'll have it made!
AL

[Roly0217]

Yes, they do have it available and it's not so cheap but I think that I can afford the one in the 4 inch pot. Orchids and Orchid Supplies

[Bird Song Farm]

You mean you're not going for the 14" pot?

I'd be scared to death to spend that on a plant, it would be the one I'd lose for sure!!
Al

[Roly0217]

Originally Posted by Bird Song Farm

You mean you're not going for the 14" pot?

I'd be scared to death to spend that on a plant, it would be the one I'd lose for sure!!
Al

I though about getting the big one but then I won't be able to see it grow with me (that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it)