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08-23-2011, 01:58 PM
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Some new orchids, and finally a shelf
I ordered some more chids last week, they shipped out yesterday and arrived this morning. Talk about fast shipping! I'm in a Phal mood lately so I bought only Phals this time.
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Phal Braquestris (braceana x equestris, hard to find cross. Got it because I'm starting a collection of equestris primary hybrids)
Phal lueddemanniana (2 plants in pot, with one spike and what seems to be another spike or a basal keiki)
Phal equestris semi alba (3 plants in pot, each one with a spike)
Phal schilleriana
And 2 weeks ago I finally got a shelf for my orchids!  A nice metal one from IKEA. It was time for one, the windowsill had long since reached maximum capacity. It was a gift from my mother to celebrate my freshly started PhD program. It means a lot to me because she's usually not too keen on fueling my orchid addiction!
I put my 55W power compact on the bottom shelf, and I'll have to buy some more lights for the 2 shelves above. For now they get the sun all morning, but come fall the light won't hit the window any longer, so lights are a must.
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08-23-2011, 02:59 PM
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Looking good Camille. Nice shelve too. Means more space for more orchids. Well done.
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08-23-2011, 03:34 PM
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they look great!
I like the shelves! Very nice gift!
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08-23-2011, 03:57 PM
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The shelves and new plants are really Cool Camille!  |
08-23-2011, 03:58 PM
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Beautiful plants! May I ask where have you bought them from?
Congrats on your new shelf (I might use the idea), and good luck with your PhD!
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08-23-2011, 04:06 PM
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Beautiful plants! May I ask where have you bought them from?
Congrats on your new shelf (I might use the idea), and good luck with your PhD!
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Oopsie, didn't realize that there were all the new mod buttons there and accidently edited your post instead of quoting! 
As I was saying, I got them from Claessen Orchideeën Orchideeen-shop.nl - Dé webwinkel voor orchideeën a Dutch grower. I think he's only been in business 5 years or so, and his plants are excellent quality. Always been happy with what I got there. I recommend them, but shipping to Belgium is something like 25€.
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08-23-2011, 06:42 PM
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They look great Camille 
Of course maybe your Mum is pleased about your new job so she doesn't have to help fund your orchid collecting 
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Oopsie, didn't realize that there were all the new mod buttons there and accidently edited your post instead of quoting! |
As I said in a PM earlier, this was the same mistake I made when I first became a moderator, and it wasn't the last time I made that mistake either |
08-23-2011, 09:10 PM
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Oopsie, didn't realize that there were all the new mod buttons there and accidently edited your post instead of quoting! |
Given your experience in growing orchids, your editing could only make my posts better
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As I was saying, I got them from Claessen Orchideeën Orchideeen-shop.nl - Dé webwinkel voor orchideeën a Dutch grower. I think he's only been in business 5 years or so, and his plants are excellent quality. Always been happy with what I got there. I recommend them, but shipping to Germany is something like 25€. |
Thank you, good to know.
25€ for a next day delivery beats 17.5€ for one week delivery (DHL from Germany to Belgium). Anyway, Claessen Orchideeën is only about 150 km from Brussels and I could drive there in a weekend. |
08-23-2011, 09:50 PM
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Congrats Camille on your PhD program, new shelf and wonderful chids!
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08-23-2011, 11:30 PM
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"Got it because I'm starting a collection of equestris primary hybrids"
What a wonderful idea! I might copy that one ! :-)
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