Spring 2012 project- PLANT SUGGESTIONS - Page 16 - Orchid Board

silken · #1 03-17-2012, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by s.kallima

I found this for the Canadians vendors:

Dendrobium aggregatum is available at HawaiianBotanicals for $30

They have Isabelia virginalis but no pulchella

Bulbophyllum lobbii is available at
CloudsOrchids (different forms of it for $15 to $20)
Orchids in our Tropics has various clones blooming size for $40

Phalaenopsis cernu-cervi
Orchids in our Tropics $25

You may have to get e-mail confirmation from Orchids in Our Tropics. I ordered Miltoniopsis from them and I don't think they had 1 that was on the web site. They had some to choose from but the web was totally out of date and hasn't changed since 2 yrs ago on that page as far as I can tell. Not sure if its the same for other types, but I think it's best to e-mail for confirmation once it gets down to the nitty gritty.

MAli · #2 03-17-2012, 02:39 AM

This is a great project. Thank you to all making it happen. I noticed that finding plants so we Canadians can participate might be a bit of a challenge. Our prices and availability are not always the greatest. Just a thought here but once a plant is chosen why can't we all ( in North America ) buy from the same place as one bulk purchase. If the purchase is made in the U.S lots of places will do up the paperwork and ship it to Canada. From there mailing is easier and cheaper. I think in the long run we will get our plants quicker and cheaper. This scenario is probably flawed but what do you guys think ? Has anything like that been tried ?? If we're gonna do that I will order more than just the Project plant

Group order anyone

Call_Me_Bob · #3 03-17-2012, 12:46 PM

that makes sense if all the plants from the group order were going to Canada, but if most are staying within the US, then im not sure if the vendor would send the few that need to go to canada, to where they need to be. ive never investigated though, who knows, maybe they could do it!

zxyqu · #4 03-17-2012, 01:33 PM

And think of all you save on shipping!

The Mutant · #5 03-17-2012, 01:40 PM

I've already chosen a potential TC if my favourite should win. The funny thing though is that the TC wasn't even on my wishlist and it's only available at this particular vendor.

nenella · #6 03-17-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mutant

I've already chosen a potential TC if my favourite should win. The funny thing though is that the TC wasn't even on my wishlist and it's only available at this particular vendor.

Welcome to the BUG! that's happened to me quite a few times and plants I have had on my wishlist since the beginning...are still there, on the list
& I haven't ordered ; as others invariably take their place....

Call_Me_Bob · #7 03-17-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mutant

I've already chosen a potential TC if my favourite should win. The funny thing though is that the TC wasn't even on my wishlist and it's only available at this particular vendor.

the most common cause of orchid death is loneliness, specifically during travel. so, it is CRUCIAL that each plant has a TC. but of course TCs can be affected by loneliness, therefore, each TC must have 2 TCs to go along. to be extra safe, add even more TCs.

Ill be honest, anything less than what is prescribed above is just ASKING for trouble! dont risk it!

:r ofl:

Rowangreen · #8 03-17-2012, 03:53 PM

Been at the RHS orchid show this weekend. There was a Lycaste Aromatica specimin plant on display there, and I must have been back to smell it about 50 times. Amazing! Would definitely be a good pick! It meets the requirements when flowering definitely... Not sure about when it has leaves!

Rowangreen · #9 03-17-2012, 04:28 PM

PS: can I also suggest Coelogyne Ochracea/nitada Lindley.

IOSPE has it cool to warm growing.

Burnham has it in the UK

Again it was on display at the RHS: besides being a nice plant, it also smells lovely! It reminded me of Dentyle Clove mouthwash. LOL

IOSPE PHOTOS
IOSPE PHOTOS

The Mutant · #10 03-17-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rowangreen

PS: can I also suggest Coelogyne Ochracea/nitada Lindley.

IOSPE has it cool to warm growing.

Burnham has it in the UK

Again it was on display at the RHS: besides being a nice plant, it also smells lovely! It reminded me of Dentyle Clove mouthwash. LOL

IOSPE PHOTOS
IOSPE PHOTOS

Found it here at Elsner for 17 EUR, Elsner orchids

Found it at Carolina Orchids for 25 dollars Carolina Orchids - SPECIES Data which is too expensive.

Can't find it at any of the Canadian vendors either, so this beauty is probably a no-go.