Plant project- reviving the flask/seedling project idea

[shadytrake]

Also, I forgot about Woodstream Orchids. If someone wants to try a Paph or Phrag, I'm okay with them because their prices are reasonable. I have purchased flasks from them before as a total noob and got good results.

Woodstream Orchids

or from Sam at Orchid Inn but his prices are pretty steep.

Orchid Inn, Ltd.

[Rowangreen]

Do people want to stick with phals, or do folks want to open it up wider or do a different genus? I thought we'd about agreed on Phals... LOL

So hands up:

I've added a quick poll: http://www.orchidboard.com/community...-vote-one.html

Please Vote!

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by Rowangreen

Do we need a mod to make it official?

Anyway, sounds like we don't need a vote thread if folks are agreed on phals in general. A sign up thread would be an idea though? I'm thinking we could set a time limit on sign up? Maybe until the end of May?

And of course, since it seems a few of us want to get started, start the actual thread as well!

You don't need a mod, it's good if there aren't loads of people starting their own projects (one in spring and another in summer is good) but it doesn't need to be a mod who runs it. The only thing I would say is to check with Camille who was originally trying to organise this particular one. I'm sure she'll be grateful of some help as she's been busy recently and might not have as much time as she would want to organise it.

She's been away the last week but is due back soon I think. I'll contact her and let her know everyone is keen to push on with this

---------- Post added at 01:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:15 PM ----------

Originally Posted by Rowangreen

Do people want to stick with phals, or do folks want to open it up wider or do a different genus? I thought we'd about agreed on Phals... LOL

So hands up:

I've added a quick poll: http://www.orchidboard.com/community...-vote-one.html

Please Vote!

I'm going to Sticky your poll so it shows up at the top of this section. I'm not up for doing a flask just now myself so won't vote, but it will be good to get people's opinion on this.

[Rowangreen]

Thanks Rosie!

[SlipperGirl]

Originally Posted by camille1585

If this project idea goes though, it is not be the best for for beginners to join. Raising orchids from flask is much more challenging than buying an already established plant. I'm not saying you can't join, just warning you that it may not be the most beginner friendly project, also depending on which genus we pick.

Usually the projects were geared towards everyone, but we've been doing that many years, there's too many people joining those, and some of us were up for a challenge this time.

Thanks

[zxyqu]

Originally Posted by bballr4567

Phal (Buena Jewel 'Joy' X Dragon Tree Eagle 'DT#1' AM/AOS) [F1242f] - $125.00 : Big Leaf Orchids, Fragrant and Novelty Phalaenopsis

I really, really think this cross has some potential as well. A little expensive but 5 people going in makes it probably $28-30 with shipping and we'd all likely get 4-6 orchids.

Funny you mention that, as I have a flask of it...

[bballr4567]

Originally Posted by zxyqu

Funny you mention that, as I have a flask of it...

Well, what does it look like in flask?

[zxyqu]

Peters flasks tend to be really nice. Of the 5 or so I've gotten you usually get about 15-20 ready to compot plants (2-3" leafspan), and another 10-15 or so tiny ones that can be replates into flasks. They might survive if treated well but in my experience its unlikely. This one is similar to those and I was meaning to replate and pot up soon, but I'll hold off for this to take shape if it does.

[bballr4567]

Good news Jarad. I certainly hope we go that way.

[FairyInTheFlowers]

If there are any Canadians interested in this, I currently have two unopened flasks that I bought from Ching-Hua in February that I would be willing to put into this project, as there isn't any way I'd be able to grow out the 25 or so seedlings from the flasks. Plus I know Patrick of Kingfisher Orchids should have some interestesting flasks. If any of you have seen orchideya's flasks she bought from him, they were of excellent quality.