Spring 2011 Project - Plant Suggestions

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by help

i dont think howeara lava burst is a species... but ill try to do some research later. but i cant ATM

No not a species, but it's so common that it's easy to find on both sides of the pond. The reason we avoid hybrids is that usually they're hard to find in both places.

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by Jennyfleur

Mine must've made it in after you took the lists, but, no matter - Great stuff you guys! Soo, much work BIG BIG thanks to both of you

I've just added it yours Jennyfleur. Camille sent me her compiled list this morning but I've only just managed to get it posted. I then did a check through for any others (some of which were on the sign up thread) and added them.

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by camille1585

No not a species, but it's so common that it's easy to find on both sides of the pond. The reason we avoid hybrids is that usually they're hard to find in both places.

so we are making an exception for this? brilliant!

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by camille1585

No not a species, but it's so common that it's easy to find on both sides of the pond. The reason we avoid hybrids is that usually they're hard to find in both places.

Good point. What do people think?... As Camille said the reason for species has primarily been that hybrids often aren't available both in the USA and in Europe (we get different ones).

I don't mind allowing it in, but if most people think we should stick to species we can do that. I'm happy to be lead by the majority opinion on this.

However I do know some folks like to only buy species, I don't want anyone to feel excluded if we allow this one.

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by Jennyfleur

Anyways, here's one suggestion:
OEONIELLA polystachys

IOSPE:IOSPE PHOTOS

It has lovely curly white flowers and, as a bonus, is fragrant

It's so cute!!


I have 2 more to suggest, still working on some others:

Laelia sincorana
The coerulea form is more common in Europe.
IOSPE
Nardotto e Capello 14€ for the standard one, 15€ for the var coerulea
Popow 16€, var coerulea
Orchideen-Lucke 16€, var coerulea
Oak Hill Gardens $18, also var coerulea

Dendrobium unicum fragrant!!
IOSPE
Schwerter 10€,
Orchids by Hausermann $13
Andy's Orchids $20
J&L orchids (grower not on the list, but supposedly good) $20
CarolinaOrchids $20

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by RosieC

Good point. What do people think?... As Camille said the reason for species has primarily been that hybrids often aren't available both in the USA and in Europe (we get different ones).

I don't mind allowing it in, but if most people think we should stick to species we can do that.

i personally dont have a problem with it, although it isnt my favorite out of the list so far. so i wouldnt vote for it in the poll, but i certainly wouldnt care if it were on the poll. and if people choose it, ill get that too.

Originally Posted by camille1585

It's so cute!!


I have 2 more to suggest, still working on some others:

Laelia sincorana
The coerulea form is more common in Europe.
IOSPE
Nardotto e Capello 14€ for the standard one, 15€ for the var coerulea
Popow 16€, var coerulea
Orchideen-Lucke 16€, var coerulea
Oak Hill Gardens $18

Dendrobium unicum fragrant!!
IOSPE
Schwerter 10€,
Orchids by Hausermann $13
Andy's Orchids $20
J&L orchids (grower not on the list, but supposedly good) $20
CarolinaOrchids $20

i can vouch for j&l

[RosieC]

Thanks Camille,

I've added those. I love unicum. Popow has had that in the past, not sure if they still do.

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by RosieC

Thanks Camille,

I've added those. I love unicum. Popow has had that in the past, not sure if they still do.

That's what I remembered as well but it looks like they may be out of stock, it's not there anymore. Too bad, I love ordering from him since shipping is so cheap.

[Connie Star]

Howeara lava burst looks like it is a pretty big plant- does it exceed our size limits? Pretty though.

[Call_Me_Bob]

i was wondering about that connie.