Spring 2012 project- PLANT SUGGESTIONS

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by zxyqu

I was going to recommend Phrag besseae, but apparently its kind of pricey, and can be a bit large. So, I'll try and get the ball rolling by suggesting some smaller plants

Ceratostylis philippinensis, $18.00 at Andy's Orchids,
IOSPE PHOTOS

Leptotes bicolor, $24.00 at Andy's
IOSPE PHOTOS


Edit: Removing Neo falcata, as it was previously used.

Inserting:
Seidenfadenia (Aerides) mitrata, $26, Andy's
IOSPE PHOTOS

Sophronitis acuensis or cernua, both at Andy's
IOSPE PHOTOS
IOSPE PHOTOS

The price limitation for US vendors is $20


I love the look of that lycaste aromatica! But it's out the price range too.

[gnathaniel]

Aerangis biloba
Aerangis mystacidii
Amesiella monticola
Angraecum leonis
Dendrobium wassellii
Dendrobium anceps
Dendrobium striolatum
Guarianthe (Cattleya) skinneri
Helcia sanguinolenta
Cattleya (Laelia) lundii
Maxillaria variabilis
Microterangis (Chamaengis) hariotiana
Pholidota chinensis
Rhyncholaelia (Brassavola) glauca

All available from Botanica Ltd. at blooming size for around or less than $20. A couple go over but not by much. As far as I know these are fairly petite and should be okay at intermediate temps; I grow a few of them that IOSPE lists as 'warm to hot' with winter nights in the low 50s F and it doesn't seem to faze them.

If I have time later I'll go through and check for them at EU and CN nurseries; surely something on this list is available everywhere... If anyone feels energetic don't hesitate to look them up yourself, I won't mind!

--Nat

[silken]

Nat these were available at Paramount in Canada from your list:

aerangis biloba - FS $30.00
Guarianthe (Cattleya) skinneri - FS and near FS $35.00
Helcia sanguinolenta - FS $28.00
Cattleya (Laelia) lundii - FS $26.00
Rhyncholaelia (Brassavola) glauca - near FS $26 - $28.00

This is per Paramount's website which is usually up to date.

[Wynn Dee13]

How about Angraecum didieri? I found it at Andy's for $20, Oak Hill for $15, Orchids by Hausermann for $12.99, Orchids in our Tropics for $35(Canadian), and Popow Orchids.

I was also thinking Dendrobium toressae. Andy has it for $20. I also found it at an European nursery. I could not find it in Canada though, but someone said some of the websites are out dated so maybe they could find it.

How do I add a link like Isope photos to my post? I'm using my IPhone to post. I would appreciate any help. Thanks!

[gnathaniel]

Thanks silken! Sounds like there may be some good options if they're available in EU.

Great suggestions, Wynn Dee! Those are both really nice minis. Can't help you with creating links from an iphone, I only know how to do it on my computer.

--Nat

[silken]

Originally Posted by Wynn Dee13

How about Angraecum didieri? I found it at Andy's for $20, Oak Hill for $15, Orchids by Hausermann for $12.99, Orchids in our Tropics for $35(Canadian), and Popow Orchids.

Paramount has it Flowering size for $28.00 but in limited quantities. However, there aren't that many Canadians so that may not be a problem.

[silken]

How about Den. chrysotoxum? Paramount has it for $28-$30 near FS and Oak Hill gardens has it for $20.00. Or Dendrobium miyakei (goldschmidtianum) which Paramount has for $28.00 to $30.00. I found it at Andy's but it was $38.00. Hauserman has it for $12.99 in a 2.25" pot. Couldn't find it at Oak Hill.

[Wynn Dee13]

Both of those Dendrobiums are beautiful but I read that they can get quite large. Might be an issue for those of us who grow under lights or windows in the home.

Could anyone tell me how to quote someone in my post. I'm new to the forum so I don't know how to work anything!

Wynn Dee

[RJSquirrel]

I say we attempt a laelia perrinii bec I have one already


or a very small hardy Rupicolous Laelia hybrid.

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by Val

Oncidium ornithorhynchum - FS here: Orchideeen-shop.nl - Botanische orchideen
(Claessen Orchideeën, very good quality.)

Claessen is my all time favorite grower! Super nice, helpful people as well, I met them a few times at dutch shows. I didn't add them to the grower list since they only ship to countries bordering NL: Belgium and Germany. But if the project plant comes from there, I don't mind ordering for several people.