Gastrochilus japonicus (Project 12 - Spring 2011)

[Paul Mc]

LOL... I paid 55 for one of mine, a very mature phaius. I normally would not have spent that much, but back then I had the money and I was in love with it! Still love it and it was worth every penny!

[Daethen]

I think I paid about that for my Paph Chiu Hua Dancer. Still hasn't bloomed for me, but I have only had it a few months.

[keithrs]

Originally Posted by Amanda L

The Bulbophyllum ovalifolium that Andy's has is cream with red stripes. The IOSPE photo is red IOSPE PHOTOS. Maybe I'm dumb, but what is the difference? I really want to order these, but I want the correct Bulbo. Especially if I'm spending $55.00 to get both plants. May not be a lot of money for some, but for me it's a lot.

Shot Andy a email or call.... He'll know the difference.

FYI... Andy doesn't carry japonicus right now..... He had somae or somai, but there different plants....

[Amanda L]

There different? IOSPE says that japonicus is synonymous with somai.

[Amanda L]

I think I might just go with Oak Hill and get a different species of Bulbo. I don't want to buy something that is different than what I thought.

[zxyqu]

Read Keiths previous replies here for the appropriate links. Also, Keith, it's awesome that you "shot" Andy. Couldn't help by sniker at that one.

[Amanda L]

I think Oak Hill has a problem with matching their photos with their plants. So far I checked 2 Bulbophyllums with IOSPE and they have both been totally different than the picture Oak Hill has. Now I'm totally confused. This is turning out harder than I thought!

[Amanda L]

Alright I ordered my japonicus and an extra bulbo. They will ship on Monday or Tuesday. I ordered Bulbophyllum caudatum instead of the Bulbophyllum ovalifolium. I couldn't find one that wasn't all stripey.
The Bulbo is an early B-Day present to myself, so far the best present!

I'M SO EXCITED. My first species plants!

Although, I have a primary hybrid of Bulbophyllum fraudulentum x burfordiense. I can't believe I haven't killed it yet! It is my first mounted orchid. Now I wish they were all mounted!

[flhiker]

Originally Posted by Amanda L

Alright I ordered my japonicus and an extra bulbo. They will ship on Monday or Tuesday. I ordered Bulbophyllum caudatum instead of the Bulbophyllum ovalifolium. I couldn't find one that wasn't all stripey.
The Bulbo is an early B-Day present to myself, so far the best present!

I'M SO EXCITED. My first species plants!

Although, I have a primary hybrid of Bulbophyllum fraudulentum x burfordiense. I can't believe I haven't killed it yet! It is my first mounted orchid. Now I wish they were all mounted!

I like the red Bulbo one best too! I was the one that suggested the Bulbo and it was the one Andy's sell's. .I love the Bulbophyllum caudatum YOU DID GREAT!!!

[Amanda L]

Thanks Dave!! I got both plants with shipping for $43.50! The Bulbo I got for 12.00! This is gonna be fun!!