Spring 2011 Project - Plant Suggestions

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by Connie Star

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

It's a small plant (6-7 inches high), but can form nice clusters. I have one, and would consider it to be a small orchid.

[Jeff9]

Originally Posted by RosieC

Leptotes tenuis
Capanemia micromera
Maxillaria Madida
Howeara Lava Burst
Den cuthbertsonii
Dendrochilum tenellum
Dendrobium mohlianum
Encyclia cochleata

I can tell you some from what i know from my own experience.

Leptotes tenuis like most leptotes is pretty forgiving plant, i dont know about U.S but in europe there are 2 places that carry it.

Capanemia micromera is said to be an easy plant, it is from brazil and appreciates bright humid environment, i have seen it listed quite often.

D.cuthbertsonii is a somewhat on the cool side growing plant, i have heard it can be forgiving in intermediate temperatures aswell, but it needs high light. A very nice and rewarding plant with flowers that last for months but it might be tricky for some people.

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by RosieC

If someone get's chance it would be helpful if the following plants were researched.

Leptotes tenuis x Can't find it in EU
Capanemia micromera x ditto
Maxillaria Madida x ditto
Howeara Lava Burst
Den cuthbertsonii - cooler grower
Dendrochilum tenellum
Dendrobium mohlianum
Encyclia cochleata

Whew, got that done! I marked off in red the ones that aren't in Europe as far as I can tell. (so no point searching from them in the US)
The other ones are below:

Dendrochilum tenellum
IOSPE
Andy's Orchids $20
J&L Orchids $20
Nardotto e Capello 12.50€
Großräschener 18€
La Canopée A good french grower. 18€

Dendrobium mohlianum
IOSPE So so cute, I want one!
J&L Orchids $18
La Cour des Orchidées (another good french grower) 20€

Encyclia cochleata
IOSPE
J&L Orchids $18
Hausermann's starting at $10
Nardotto e Capello 12.50€
Großräschener 16€
Schwerter 13€

Howeara Lava Burst

Schwerter 13€
Nardotto e Capello 12.50€
Not sure where to look for it in the US since the main websites listed on page 1 are mainly species oriented.


Off to bed now!

[Call_Me_Bob]

love the dendrochilum!

[RosieC]

Wow, thanks again Camille you're a star

I've updated the list at the top again.

[Daethen]

Just wanted to throw a great big THANK YOU to those who are organizing this!!!

[Lady Tottington]

Originally Posted by Daethen

Just wanted to throw a great big THANK YOU to those who are organizing this!!!

Same here! I really value the time you have spent on this and will spend. Truly! Big hugs from me!

[camille1585]

I checked out all the available suggestions in Orchidwiz to see if they fit the size criteria. Some of them have the potential to get quite large, so I've highlighted those in red. I forgot to check temperature requirements while as was at it, guess I'll do that tomorrow!


Gastrochilus bellinus - leaf span up to 18"
Aerangis fastuosa- under 3"
Angraecum didieri- up to 8"
Dendrobium aberrans- 2-8"
Aerangis biloba- "relatively small"
Bulbophyllum ovalifolium leaf span 2"
Trichopilia tortilis- 12"
Laelia lundii 3-7"
Paph delenatii- leafspan 8"
Gastrochilus japonicus- Up to 3" tall
Oeoniella polystachys Up to 24", but usually shorter (don't know how much shorter)
Laelia sincorana- 3-5"
Dendrobium unicum -under 3.5"
Dendrochilum tenellum-12-16"
Dendrobium mohlianum- 20-28"
Encyclia cochleata- 10-23"

[sailortom2]

thanks for all the work you have been doing....ok know i'll start the rooting for a plant.....goooo dend. aberrans

[Lady Tottington]

Originally Posted by Val

I would be interested - if the chosen species is Phal. shilleriana or Phal. stuartiana or Phal. pulchra.
The first two are relatively easy to find in almost any nursery, unexpensive, and shouldn't be missing from any Phalaenopsis collection.

did these make it to the list?