Orchid Info, Bangalore, India

[Discus]

You might find this comprehensive list of pesticides of interest too - I found it on FirstRay's website.

[satishsherikar]

Hi JPC,

I'm not sure about places in cochin. I primarily get them from trivandrum (that too couriered. never been there). There is Sobha orchids in Thrissur. Probably couple of hrs from there. They have a website as well: SOBHA ORCHIDS, KERALA, INDIA - Buy Orchids & Anthuriums in India. Are you driving or going by other means?

Satish

[JPC]

Hi Sathish,

Thanks some good information - quite happy to note that they get couriered to Blr. How was experience so far with these vendors ? and mode of payments etc., ?. I'd appreciate if you could share some info, thank you. If you find it time consuming to type it all, I could telephone you as well; if so, pls provide me a number that I could reach you at. Thanks again.

Sathish / Discus,

I have posted a pic of my Gigantea here (ORCHID DISCUSSIONS>Identification Forum>Rhy. Gigantea) to inquire about its health. Satish - whats your opinion of the plant in Blr climate ?.

Regards,
Prabhu

[kaarthiik]

Guys,
Its great I found some Indians here, I opened a thread to find Indians, and Rosie C said she has seen some Indians.
I am presently residing in Delhi, and its almost impossible to find good orchid products in India. Better to import with the help of frnds.
For Pesticide to keep gnats away I use chlorpyrifos (not directly on orchids, but around the area where i keep orchids) on bonsais and other, I had a bad exp Melathin powder.
By the way, from where you guys buy orchids?
I have a vendor in Delhi (he imports from China & Thailand, but do not posses extensive knowledge on Orchids), and one from Kerala.
Kerala vendor minimum order is Rs.8000/- . They are very professional and I am waiting for my second order to be received.

[kaarthiik]

Originally Posted by JPC

Hi Sathish,

Thanks some good information - quite happy to note that they get couriered to Blr. How was experience so far with these vendors ? and mode of payments etc., ?. I'd appreciate if you could share some info, thank you. If you find it time consuming to type it all, I could telephone you as well; if so, pls provide me a number that I could reach you at. Thanks again.

Sathish / Discus,

I have posted a pic of my Gigantea here (ORCHID DISCUSSIONS>Identification Forum>Rhy. Gigantea) to inquire about its health. Satish - whats your opinion of the plant in Blr climate ?.

Regards,
Prabhu

I was saying about Sobha Orchids, They are good, but only problem is they send bare root (to prevenet root rot during transit).

[satishsherikar]

I normally buy from Kerala and sometimes when I find something during the flowershow in bangalore or local nurseries or local society meetings. What all orchids does the guy from Delhi get? Can u PM me his list?

Satish

[kaarthiik]

He did not have more variates, but he has more in bulk, he do not send via post.
Cattleya, Dendrobium, Vanda, Phal (rare, and this time I got a diseased Phal), and Gramatophylum (He sells as Oncidium). I was able to get some Huge Vandas.

By the way what orchids do u have? Any vendor who sends via courier? I am in search of Fragrant Phals and rare collections. I presently have blooming size Dend(12) Catt(3) Phal (8) Grammy(3), Vanda(8). And Ordered 15 more from Sobha orchids. Do u gave any uncommon ones? I feel Grammy(gramatophylum) is the rare one I have.

[Ysa]

[kaarthiik]

Thanks for the wonderful welcome