Where can I get Psygmorchis pusilla

[jreidsma]

I discovered these wonderful dwarfs online on this board, I am wondering if anyone knows where I can get some, and any care information.

Tanks, and happy orchid growing

[sithwitch]

Got mine from Ten Shin Gardens when they came to Montreal, but Ecuagenera also carries it but they have it under Erycina pusilla.
Check out if any of them are coming to a show near you

[jreidsma]

I will have to check those out.

I don't now of any orchid shows near me, I will have to look and see though.

[sithwitch]

Well, couldn't find any upcoming show in Michigan just yet, but in February you do get the Greater Lansing Orchid Show GLOS HomePage

And if you don't mind driving a lot, in March I am pretty sure there's a show in Chicago (also, Oak Hill Gardens is there and while they don't have the psygmochis, they have a ton of other great plants!). And if you can cross the border, there's also the London Orchid Show in Ontario in March, though I have no idea if you'd need certificates and such to comeback with the plants. Met lots of great people there, even though it was a 10 hour drive XD

[jreidsma]

Thanks!

I am checking out that link, but it seems like they are more of workshops than buying and selling.

I am at school right now, but later I will try looking up some of the shows you mentioned.

Any online places to order these plants or other dwarfs?

[sithwitch]

Search for Oak Hill Gardens and Andy's Orchids, they have amazing listings of miniature orchids. So does J&L Orchids and when I ordered from them for the Montreal shows, they always brought me quality plants. I unfortunately never could order from the other 2, since they never come to Quebec for expos and they don't ship over the border.

Just be careful or ordering plants that fit your growing conditions A lot of plants in the Pleurothallid families are gorgeous miniatures, but they require a lot of ambient humidity to grow well.
Have fun shopping!

[jreidsma]

Thanks!

I have book marked them all Maybe someday I will be able to order some minis

What sort of humidity would be good for them? I was thinking of maybe setting up a little single plant terrarium or something, as my room stays at about 50% humidity.

[sithwitch]

50% humidity is good for most orchids and a terrarium with a misting or fogging system would pretty much allow for any orchids if their temperature requirements match.

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[jreidsma]

I cannot seem to find any of the threads explaining this jar method. Do you know the name of the thread you are talking about or a better thing to put in that jar method?

I will see what ideas I can come up with and see if I can find a thread discussing this.

[jreidsma]

I think I may have come up with something, will post a thread about it as it refers to more than just this species.