Gastrochilus japonicus (Project 12 - Spring 2011)

[zxyqu]

The caudatum is a good call, should make for quite the TC. Good luck growing

[Amanda L]

Okay, this is going to sound really stupid and I will probably feel stupid after finding out. What is "TC"?

[zxyqu]

Haha, once upon a time I had the same question. It's a traveling companion. Every orchid has to have one. Makes you feel better about the shipping cost

[Daethen]

And that way they don't get lonely on the trip. And if you happen to live close enough to a nursery that carries the plant you want, it still has to travel home, right. Plus you saved so much on the shipping you have extra to spend.

[Amanda L]

Okay, now I know what it is and can use it!! Thanks!!

[Amanda L]

Thanks, zxyqu, I hope I can get this bulbo to bloom! My primary hybrid is too small, I think. Better yet I hope I can get both of my new chids to bloom!

[Jennyfleur]

Originally Posted by Amanda L

Okay, this is going to sound really stupid and I will probably feel stupid after finding out. What is "TC"?

Yep, I had to ask the same thing when Camille used it in a reply to a post of mine when all the project stuff started! As if learning all the plant lingo wasn't enough, we've all got to learn a specific vocab for ordering as well!

(btw My order went in just now to Großräschener Orchideen ..... but you'll have to wait until it gets here before I reveal my 3 TCs )

[Lady Tottington]

Well, I admit to getting a little carried away with my TC list, but the $17 shipping made me want to get my money's worth, so in addition to my Gastrochilus japonicus I ordered:

PHALAENOPSIS bellina (violacea v. Borneo) 2-2.5inch
PHALAENOPSIS equestris 2inch
PHALAENOPSIS schilleriana 2.25inch
PHALAENOPSIS stuartianai 2.5inch
PHALAENOPSIS violacea v. Malaysia 2-2.5inch
Species Plant Special: Sedirea japonica
Phal. lindenii

I have a Phal. stuartianai that is little, and I'm getting another to keep it company and improve my odds. All the others will be new to me, except that I do have a seedling size cross of equestris x lindenii .

My husband may Give me stink eye when these arrive, but since they are on the seedling/small size, he may be more understanding?

[Lana]

Originally Posted by Lady Tottington

Well, I admit to getting a little carried away with my TC list, but the $17 shipping made me want to get my money's worth, so in addition to my Gastrochilus japonicus I ordered:

PHALAENOPSIS bellina (violacea v. Borneo) 2-2.5inch
PHALAENOPSIS equestris 2inch
PHALAENOPSIS schilleriana 2.25inch
PHALAENOPSIS stuartianai 2.5inch
PHALAENOPSIS violacea v. Malaysia 2-2.5inch
Species Plant Special: Sedirea japonica
Phal. lindenii

I have a Phal. stuartianai that is little, and I'm getting another to keep it company and improve my odds. All the others will be new to me, except that I do have a seedling size cross of equestris x lindenii .

My husband may Give me stink eye when these arrive, but since they are on the seedling/small size, he may be more understanding?

Whoo-hoo! Sounds like a TC party to me! And, well, they are all underage! I hope they were taught well while at Oak Hills

[Jennyfleur]

Originally Posted by Lana

they are all underage! :

brilliant description! I've got to try that one out as an excuse sometime!