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[flhiker]

Originally Posted by Izzie

I can't offer any suggestions, but I'd be willing to participate if I could find one at a vendor near me, or cheap online where shipping doesn't hike up the price too much.

eta: I realize not being able to suggest an orchid nixes me from the group. :X

No your welcome to participate, but I do want to encourage everyone to try and locate at least one plant that works. Its not hard, just go to any vendor and look at there species plants and pick one that you like. See if its available in Canada and Europe using the links in the first post. As we all know Size matter's, 18 inches and under and know more the 25 bucks. Give it a try. Oh yea make sure we haven't already used it in a previous project, also in the first post.

[nenella]

Originally Posted by Erinmir

Ok... some suggestions:


Yet another intermediate:
Zygopetalum maculatum (because I can't get enough of Zygos!!)
At Andy's Orchids for $20

Zygopetalum maculatum in Europe available at :
Großräschen for 23€ here's the linkOrchidées de Großräschen - Your search results for: Zygopetalum maculatum

[cabbo]

Originally Posted by flhiker

Thanks for the plant suggestions Chris, but could you let us know which vendors are have it in the US, Europe and Canada as well as the Temp group it belongs in. It will make putting a list together much easier. thanks.

Sure Dave, I'll go back and edit.

[Erinmir]

Originally Posted by flhiker

Thanks, the first one is to large for this project. The second one I'm not able find in Canada, the Third is good and the last one I can't find in Europe.

Remember to use the links in the first post to find availability in all area's.

I was just getting my ideas tossed into the ring, I figured the Dend would be too big for the project, though I have hubby convinced that if I'm going to order project plants, I might as well order a few extras if I'm going to pay shipping

I'm still looking to see if I can find all of them in Europe and Canada, I'll post links if I can find them.

[Erinmir]

Originally Posted by flhiker

Thanks, the first one is to large for this project. The second one I'm not able find in Canada, the Third is good and the last one I can't find in Europe.

Remember to use the links in the first post to find availability in all area's.

Just found the Dendrochilium wenzelli in Canada: Ontario at this site:

Orchids in our Tropics for $30 Canadian
Its a little above the price range in Canada I think... but I'm still looking for another source as well. So it looks like the Dend and the Zygo from my list are feasible.

Thanks nenella for finding that in Europe for me, I knew I saw it on that site, just forgot to link it.

[flhiker]

Originally Posted by Erinmir

Just found the Dendrochilium wenzelli in Canada: Ontario at this site:

Orchids in our Tropics for $30 Canadian
Its a little above the price range in Canada I think... but I'm still looking for another source as well. So it looks like the Dend and the Zygo from my list are feasible.

Thanks nenella for finding that in Europe for me, I knew I saw it on that site, just forgot to link it.

Great. I will note it. Thanks for the help.

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by flhiker

No your welcome to participate, but I do want to encourage everyone to try and locate at least one plant that works. Its not hard, just go to any vendor and look at there species plants and pick one that you like. See if its available in Canada and Europe using the links in the first post. As we all know Size matter's, 18 inches and under and know more the 25 bucks. Give it a try. Oh yea make sure we haven't already used it in a previous project, also in the first post.

I'm probably wrong, but in the vain hope that it might be true- does the $25 cap include shipping cost?
(poor college student)
It would be super exciting if we chose one that I could afford.

[Izzie]

So, do I have this straight:

I believe I live in "intermediate" conditions (not too warm, not too cold, yes?)
So I would suggest some plants just for the group (intermediate) that I would participate in?
Make sure they're available, right size, etc. of course.

[flhiker]

Originally Posted by Izzie

So, do I have this straight:

I believe I live in "intermediate" conditions (not too warm, not too cold, yes?)
So I would suggest some plants just for the group (intermediate) that I would participate in?
Make sure they're available, right size, etc. of course.

Perfect. If you need any help don't hesitate to ask.

[flhiker]

Originally Posted by Izzie

I'm probably wrong, but in the vain hope that it might be true- does the $25 cap include shipping cost?
(poor college student)
It would be super exciting if we chose one that I could afford.

Sorry but no it does not include shipping but hopefully we can get a group discount from the vendor of choice, which will help with the cost. Also the plant that is chosen could well be a 15.00 plant to begin with. I believe a previous plant chosen was 12 bucks. Since we have had 9 projects and some with multiple plants in the past, it is getting harder to find plants that everyone can get. So we had to increase the price and size. We certainly understand if you have to back out later. It's all about learning more about our hobby. Thanks for participating