Hi, all, I'm new to this board, and registered because 'orchidsarefun' contacted me about possibly providing Soph cernua in the event that that plant would be chosen for your project. I thought I'd jump in and show the plants I offer and how I grow them just so you could all decide if you'd be interested in these. I've attached (I hope) a photo of 24 Soph cernua that I have which would be available. I do have a few more, but they may be smaller. These are all plants which I've grown from seed from a pollination I made. So they are all approximately the same age (may have come out of flask on somewhat different dates, but that was several years ago) they have bloomed in the past, and some are growing in multiple directions. They are all potted in 2 inch air cone pots in bark mix. Many are overgrowing the edges of the pots, and have some dead older roots- I would consider that most if not all are ready for a repot.
I've had real good results growing these in pots under lights, or mounted on treefern or cork in a large glass case. Perhaps my favorite way to grow them is in 4 inch slatted baskets with a pretty coarse mix. They will creep over the edge of the baskets and sort of form a ball. When grown mounted or in baskets, I find that they do better in the winter in the glass cases which help keep the humidity up just a bit. Potted ones do fine under lights with normal humidity. This species will often bloom on every new growth. I move everything out doors for the summer, and grow under 50% shade cloth.
Although a sophronitis species, these are more tolerant of warmth than others. They've handled 100 degree summer days ok in the past. If they are grown cold, and with bright light, they will develop a nice red tinge on the leaves.
So here's the deal- I pack carefully, and ship USPS priority mail. When I quoted the $20 per plant, I was thinking they would all be boxed together and go to the same address. Priority mail typically adds just over $5 per small box. What I'll do if you all are interested is to split shipping , so sell these for $22.50 SHIPPED. I take pay-pal, or personal check, my paypal/ email address is
chaz.smit@gmail.com. Note no 'h' on the end of smith.
I live in PA, and sell orchids mainly on ebay- you can reference my feedback there under cschaz. I'm a member of several orchid societies here, and have given talks to area societies on Rupicolous Laelias. I don't have a web site now, though I used to before we moved a couple years back. My real specialty is the rupicolous Laelias or Cattleyas as they are now known. I grow Soph cernua in amongst them.
Please don't hesitate to email me directly
chaz.smit@gmail.com if you'd like more info.
Thanks-
Chaz
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