Trichopilia suavis...finally found it!
 

you know you're an orchid enthusiast when..............

you finally get the orchid that's been at the top of your wish list and the buds are just an added treat!

Have been looking for this for quite some time now and finally found it. The wait is over!:whew It took a long time to find and wouldn't you know it, there are now 2 on ebay. I'll take pics when the buds bloom. These flowers are amazing.

Intermediate, low light and never dry. Have this (and also a Trichopilia tortillis, another beauty!) in CHC, sphagnum, tree fern.

Congrats!
How exciting! I'll be looking foward to the pics. As for the ones on ebay... I'm sure they're not anywhere near the quality of yours... unless that is, they are from one of the few really good vendors on there. ;)

Lucky you!

I actually saw one of these at my local botanical garden, but did not know what type of orchid it was. Now I know! Thanks!

Yup, Nicole...one of the few really good vendors on ebay, Incredible Orchids and Brian's got another one for sale, a double spiker!!! His orchids are just as pristine as some of the larger, well known nurseries.

Wow! Nice find, Sandy. These are truly beautiful flowers. Can't wait to see it bloom :dance:

Awesome!
Can't wait to see the beautiful flowers!

Sandy - I took these photos at the GNYOS a few years back - The sauvis was an award winner - They are beauties .. If I remember correctly, I believe they had a fragrance. :hmm

You know you are an orchid enthusiast when you go to the botanical garden, and an interesting orchid isn't labeled.....and it drives you crazy!

(Admittedly, it isn't a long drive.)

First class choice, Sandy! The flowers are huge and intensely perfumed. I also grow it and really love it. Take a look at mine:

Trichopilia suavis 'Mariza Rosim' on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Just in case anyone needs another push to purchase - here is mine blooming now.

http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL858.../354293009.jpg

The whole plant -

http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL858.../354293016.jpg

Did Rosim mention the fragrance - it is a WOW.

Brooke

Yeah!! Congrats on a sweet buy, Sandy! I love this 'chid. And if I had the room for one, I'd be on Ebay right this second.

Mauro, just once....I'd like to see one of your mediocre orchids....not really:coverlaugh: Thanks for the thumbs-up on this! I've always loved this and the tortilis. Do you happen to grow that one also? If so, pics?

brooke, between yours and Mauro's, I'm tempted to get another one. Hmmm... How long have you been growing your gorgeous suavis?

Ah come on Yvan...move that pot off the stove and you'll have the room. These are intermediate, low light growers, perfect for indoors, especially in NY.

You hear that, Tindo and Dorothy?:biggrin:

Just don't know if the bf will let me get away with usurping the stove. Not that either of us really cook all that much...

it defenitely is a beauty.

Sandy I am going to have to add this to my list. I have ordered from Incredible Orchids as well.

Can't wait to see the blooms....

Sheridan

Oh Sandy, you little enabler you! :evil:
How you tempt me! :drool:

You Must Have One NOW!

Sandy I've had this for over three years because this is the third blooming for me.

Is yours open yet? Just wait until you sniff it.

Brooke

:cheer: Way to go, Tindo!! :cheer:

:shock:
Awesome! Tindo :):Tup: .. can't wait to see it :nod:

Success Tindo :evil:

Brooke

Outstanding, Tindo! I think you got yours from the same vendor, incredibleorchids? (I was eyeing this one too!:biggrin:) I was soooo pleased with the packing and fast shipping, not to mention how nice the condition is, of this plant.

Now that you've got this, you're going to have to try a Trichopilia tortilis, another beauty!:drool:

Please post pics when you can, ok? What medium will you be using?

Congratulations! Great choice you made.

2 buds bloomed, 2 spikes growing but I don't think one of them will make it. I suspect, it's because of all the traveling it did to get to me BUT the buds were just an added treat. I wanted this plant badly and now that it's in my care, it's next blooming season is what I'm looking forward to!:biggrin:

:shock:
:clap:

Use the same media you do for a potted phal because they like the same conditions.

Brooke

Hey all, I got my Trichopelia suavis in the mail today!! Woo-hoo. In TOTAL BUD!!!

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...asuavis-01.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...asuavis-02.jpg

Holy smokes, Tindo! That is a fine lookin' plant you gots there. Well done!!

Pay dirt Tindo!:biggrin: You ought to be feeling very happy with this one. You got yourself a winner!

Keep the batteries charged...want to see this in bloom!!!!

Enjoy!

LOL! Pay the women Tin :evil: ;)
Sandy, I think these blooms are just gorgeous. I'll be looking high & low for this orchid now.
Tin, you really scored with that one, look at all those buds :bowing

Gloria - if Incredible Orchids is out .. check out shermantp on eBay .. I recommend this vendor .. I have received quality plants from him ..
Trichopilia suavis species Orchid Plant in bud - eBay (item 310122763592 end time Feb-21-09 08:30:04 PST)

Tin -
Check out Mauro's post here - http://www.orchidboard.com/community...flowers-2.html
and this one on S/H - http://www.orchidboard.com/community...auvis-s-h.html

Thank you D :D I would love to have it. But, then there's the 150.00 fees' for paper work just to cross the border. It sucks :(
Guess I'll just have to bug & pick the local vendors :evil::biggrin:

Oh I hadn't notice .. :blushing:
Sorry Gloria .. Me forgots you in Canada .. :dumb:

Check this past post of mentioned vendors -
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...ia-suavis.html
Maybe use the Canadian search engine - Canada Orchid Search
;)

No worries, I'm just cheap thats all, heehee :biggrin:
:thanx: for the links. I'm on the hunt!

:snow:

You are welcome, Tindo ;)

:goodluck: Gloria .. let the hunt begin!!!
Let us know :nod: