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09-08-2022, 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by tmoney
anybody else from this side of the pond??!!
also, i would contact svo/fred myself, but i am pretty sure that some of you know him and have a direct contact.
are australian terrestrialss in the catasetinae family? or are they like the aussie dendrobiums? if its cats we would be in, if dendro type, then count us out!! hahaha
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I may try to get an SVO Cat via Sam Tsui, but I don't think I will join the project. Getting SVO plants is such a rare opportunity that I prefer to have free choice of which plant(s) I get, rather that buy what the project group voted on.
I also prefer to go through Sam Tsui directly, as a group order is going to add another layer of shipping costs. Hope you don't mind!
I'm also waiting to see if I ever manage to rebloom my sole Catasetum. It bloomed in 2021 for the first time, skipped this year, and so far this season's bulbs are not on track to be large enough to bloom next year... It either doesn't like going 3 weeks without water in the middle of summer (I'm on holiday), or northern europe climate is generally not really suitable for it.
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09-08-2022, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by camille1585
I may try to get an SVO Cat via Sam Tsui, but I don't think I will join the project. Getting SVO plants is such a rare opportunity that I prefer to have free choice of which plant(s) I get, rather that buy what the project group voted on.
I also prefer to go through Sam Tsui directly, as a group order is going to add another layer of shipping costs. Hope you don't mind!
I'm also waiting to see if I ever manage to rebloom my sole Catasetum. It bloomed in 2021 for the first time, skipped this year, and so far this season's bulbs are not on track to be large enough to bloom next year... It either doesn't like going 3 weeks without water in the middle of summer (I'm on holiday), or northern europe climate is generally not really suitable for it.
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well, poo, prolly wont happen then, i guess. you were one of my main anchors, camille!! i guess i just need to call sam, but thankfully havent been injured in an auto accident (shout out to you, my michigander friends)
edit, camille, would you mind pm'ing me with what you were wanting and thoughts about when you might try to get ahold of him for an order? we would like to order some as well and it'd be good to know the timing. thanks!
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09-08-2022, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by camille1585
I may try to get an SVO Cat via Sam Tsui, but I don't think I will join the project. Getting SVO plants is such a rare opportunity that I prefer to have free choice of which plant(s) I get, rather that buy what the project group voted on.
I also prefer to go through Sam Tsui directly, as a group order is going to add another layer of shipping costs. Hope you don't mind!
I'm also waiting to see if I ever manage to rebloom my sole Catasetum. It bloomed in 2021 for the first time, skipped this year, and so far this season's bulbs are not on track to be large enough to bloom next year... It either doesn't like going 3 weeks without water in the middle of summer (I'm on holiday), or northern europe climate is generally not really suitable for it.
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Catasetums do like to be sopping wet when they're actively growing... that and well-fed (I use time release fert for them) So opposite to their winter desires.
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09-09-2022, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by tmoney
well, poo, prolly wont happen then, i guess. you were one of my main anchors, camille!! i guess i just need to call sam, but thankfully havent been injured in an auto accident (shout out to you, my michigander friends)
edit, camille, would you mind pm'ing me with what you were wanting and thoughts about when you might try to get ahold of him for an order? we would like to order some as well and it'd be good to know the timing. thanks!
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Sure I'll have a look but the SVO offering might be different once the pre-order window via Sam rolls around. I'm mostly into mini Cat types, and would love something with some Clowesia Rebecca Northen influence (and Rebecca Northen itself too, I'd love to have that one!)
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Catasetums do like to be sopping wet when they're actively growing... that and well-fed (I use time release fert for them) So opposite to their winter desires.
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Mine is potted with bottom third composted horse manure and the rest sphag, with slow release fert and occasionnally fert in the water too. And it's often standing in water. Over the last 2 summers it went 3 weeks without water and in low light. I did fill the pan it was sitting in but given how much these plants need to grow in just a few months time, I think 3 weeks of suboptimal care sets it back too much. Next summer I'll try to rig up an automated watering system and leave it sitting in it's usual spot (south facing window)
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09-11-2022, 09:10 AM
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well, i guess the dream is really dead now, as i emailed sam and he got back to me saying he is not planning any europe trips in the near future
well, maybe next year
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09-11-2022, 09:45 AM
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well, i guess the dream is really dead now, as i emailed sam and he got back to me saying he is not planning any europe trips in the near future
well, maybe next year
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Oh well, but I'm sure they'll be more opportunities down the road!
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09-11-2022, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Fakename
The person you are looking for is Sam Tsui: International Ordering
Sam comes to Europe a couple times a year, imports his and SVO plants, then dispatches them.
Due to the cancellation of the Dresden orchids show and the terrorism activities of Russia, his visits were postponed.
Better ask him directly!
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I have tried to order for 2 years and nothing.
After all, I went to the USA to order and brought it back to Spain in a shopping back.
Count on me if you go on anyway!
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01-25-2023, 01:39 AM
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hey ob!
well, it’s 2023, and while I know it’s too cold to start shipping plants in most places, it’s not too cold to start thinking about this years project!
is voting going to start soon?
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01-25-2023, 09:07 AM
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I'm down! Gives me an excuse to fall off the orchid wagon......again
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01-25-2023, 05:48 PM
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I'd be in for a catasetum project for 2023!
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Oooh, this sounds like a great idea!
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well, i guess the dream is really dead now, as i emailed sam and he got back to me saying he is not planning any europe trips in the near future
well, maybe next year
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You might try contacting SVO and see if another vendor in Europe imports orchids from them and, if they do, contact the vendor and see if you can add to their order (they might charge a few extra Euros per orchid to help with the cost of permits and such--I went in on a foreign group order with some members of my society and had to pay a few extra dollars per orchid).
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