Miniatures from Andy's Orchids - pic heavy

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Marty

aberrans is my favourite of this bunch

Reakky nice haul Marty! abberans is my favorite and you got a really nice one. Can't wait to see your tank when set up.

[cb977]

Well done, Marty!

[calvin_orchidL]

Originally Posted by Marty

I shipped to Detroit and drove it across myself. Told the customs I had a couple of miniature orchids with no soil. They wavem me through - I was a happy camper

They fedexed it to me overnight and held it at depot...it was well packed and they put 2 heating packs, came in nice and toasty.

That's great to hear. Did you get them sent to a PO box? I'm considering doing the same thing at the Buffalo border, but I feel like the customs people are variable ie some will let you go and some won't. Good to hear you weren't hassled at all.

[Paul]

Very nice haul there, Marty! I confess I avoid Andy's -- he simply has WAAAAAAAAAY too many awesome plants available! Weak-willed that I am, no telling how broke I'd be if I frequented his site. Btw, if you haven't dealt with Andy before this, he is incredibly helpful even after the sale is done. If you have problems with your plants, give him a call and, IME, he will take the time to call you back and try to help you figure out what is going wrong.

[Becky15349]

Very awesome bulk purchase LOL!!! I love love love these little guys. Recently had a presentation from Harry at Andy's orchids and he did a great showing of how to grow things in vivariums/terrariums...I really want one!! Thanks for taking the time to share all these with us

[greenbean]

Originally Posted by calvin_orchidL

That's great to hear. Did you get them sent to a PO box? I'm considering doing the same thing at the Buffalo border, but I feel like the customs people are variable ie some will let you go and some won't. Good to hear you weren't hassled at all.

It's been my experience that going from the U.S. to Canada is fairly easy and hassle-free. Going the other way is the problem.

Great haul Marty! I'd be in debt if I frequented sites like Andy's.

I may be a little prejudiced in this, but the Goodyera is my favorite. We have a native species in Washington, and unlike orchids grown for their flowers, these hardy jewels can give most of the tropical jewels a run for their money! I love having my own little patches of wild jewels just outside my door!

[Bob2741]

Marty if you run out of room call

[Marty]

Few pictures of the orchids in their new home.

[CoolPhrog]

Nice choices, Marty...looks amazing!

[greenbean]

Originally Posted by Bob2741

Marty if you run out of room call

I second that! Really, you must be feeling sooo crowded now.

I love those bromeliads too! My second favorite plant family (after orchids, of course). Which one is that in the second picture? Neoregelia?