Summer 2010 plant project suggestions
 

We have stopped taking suggestions and are now voting for the final 10 here. http://www.orchidboard.com/community...10-summer.html So if your in the project please vote for your favorite 10 plants on the poll. If you would like to join go ahead vote but let me know you want to participate so I will count your vote.

Ok here's what you've been waiting for. Start making your suggestion.:biggrin:
If you need help don't hesitate to ask or go to the link below for helpful info about the project.
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...r-project.html

Here is a list of the previous project plants. These will not be considered.
Project 1 - Phal. lobbii
Project 2 - Angraecum scottianum
Project 3 - Paph. venustum
Project 4 - Aerangis luteoalba var rhodostica
Project 5 - Laelia reginae
Project 6a - Sediera japonica
Project 6b - Neo. falcata
Project 7 - Mystery Cirr. tingabarium, Asc. pumilum, Res. dodsonii
Project 8 - Haraella retrocalla
Project 9 - Miltonia spectabilis, Coelogyne cristata, Leptotes unicolor
Project 10 - Rhynchostylis coelestis, Dendrobium loddigesii, Laelia anceps

Plant Criteria:
Species only
$20.00 max. (shipping not included)
16"max plant size.
Intermediate Temp. grower (may vary slightly)

Searching Tips. (if anyone has any other ways, let me know and I will add it here)

The best way I have found to research plant to suggest, is to locate a orchid from a local vendor to you, that fit the criteria. Then using the links below see if the other place's also have it. If you find one or more that fit the criteria and located everywhere then take note's of the plant, where you found it for each location, and how much. If possible supply the IOSPE link.


Tentative list: (The one's inRed have issue's and may not make the final poll)(and almost all of these suggestions do not meet the requirement in Canada. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_14_6.gif

Plant suggestion/ Photo link /(Country-Vendor-Price)

Angraecum didieri /IOSPE PHOTOS /(US-OH-$15) (EU-GO-14eur) (CA-CO-20) (UK)

Denrobium parishii / IOSPE PHOTOS /(US-AO-$20) (EU-OL-13eur) (CA-?-) (UK)

Dendrobium laevifolium / IOSPE PHOTOS /(US-OBH-$16) (EU-GO-25eur?)

Dendrobium oligophyllum /IOSPE PHOTOS /(US-OH-$15) (EU-GO-12eur) (CA-?-) (UK

Dendrobium kingianum / IOSPE PHOTOS /(US-OH-$8) (EU-GO-16eur) (CA-PM-24) (UK)

Dendrobium unicum / IOSPE PHOTOS / (US-OBH-$13) (EU-GO/PP-15eur) (CA-?-) (UK)

Dendrobium lindleyi (aggregatum) / IOSPE PHOTOS /(US-?-) (EU-GO-16) (CA-?-) (UK)

Dendrobium chrysotoxum / IOSPE PHOTOS / (US-OH-$20) (EU-GO-15eur) (CA-PM-28 nbs)?

Mediocalcar decoratum / IOSPE PHOTOS / (US-OH-$18) (EU-GO-13eur) (CA-Not found)?

Dinema (Encyclia) polybulbin / IOSPE PHOTOS / (US-AO-$20) (EU-GO-13eur) (CA-Not Found) ?

Encyclia tempensis / IOSPE PHOTOS / (US $20 ?) (EU-SO-15eur) (CA-PM-28)?

Laelia Purpurata / IOSPE PHOTOS / (US-OH-$20) (EU-GO-19eur) (CA-PM-28)?

Oncidium variegatum / IOSPE PHOTOS / (US-AO-$16) (EU-KO-20eur) (CA-not found)?

Rhynglauca (Brassavola) glauca / IOSPE PHOTOS / (US-AO-$20) (EU-OL-20eur) (CA-PM-26)?

Paphiopedilum delenatii / IOSPE PHOTOS / (US-AO-$20) (EU-G0-23 eur) (CA-PM-30 not BS)?

Aspasia lunata / IOSPE PHOTOS / (US-OH-$15.00) (EU-GO-18.eur) (CA-PM-28.00) ?

Pleurothallis restrepioides / IOSPE PHOTOS (US-AO-$18) (EU-BO-8)?


Dendrobium aberrans / IOSPE PHOTOS / Need to find here?

Maxillaria tenuifolia / IOSPE PHOTOS / (US-OH-$15/Mounted $20 pot) (EU-GO-15eur) (CA-CO-10.
Lg.Seedling)

Gastrochilus japonicus / http://www.orchidspecies.com/gastrochilusjaponicus.htm / (US-JL-$20) (EU-NA/GO-12.5/17eur) (CA not found)?

Cattleya intermedia / Cattleya intermedia / (US-OH-$15) (EU-NO/GO-12.50/20eur) (CA-PM-$26)

Encyclia cordigera / IOSPE PHOTOS / (US-OH-$18) (EU-?-?) (CA-not found)

Rhyncostylis gigantea / IOSPE PHOTOS / (US-OH-$20) (EU-?-?) (CA-PM-$24/26) There are different color for this one but they are more money at OH (YOUR CHOICE)

Bulbophyllum ambrosia / IOSPE PHOTOS / (US-CA-$20) (EU-GO-15eur) (CA-CO-$25) Need tofind out if this is Blooming size at Carolina Orchids. List doesn't say.

Cattleya (Sophronitis) cernua / http://www.orchidspecies.com/sophronitiscernura.htm / (US-BO-$18) (EU-OL-20eur) (CA-not found)

Amesiella monticola IOSPE PHOTOS (US-OH-$18) (EU-EO-?) (CA-PM-?)



If anyone has a problem with these PLEASE let me know!

Suggested Plants that doesn't make the criteria:

Dendrobium lawesii (US-JL-$18) (Availability)

Paph. henryanum IOSPE PHOTO (Availability)

Sarcochilus hartmannii 20in in habitat, IOSPE PHOTOS but cultivated plants about 6in SBOE ($25), Paramount ($25-28), La Cour des Orchidées (15€ (COST)

Den tetragonum (might be too big, there's lots of size variation in this species, 2 to 20in!)
SBOE $25, Paramount $25-28, Nardotto e Capello (12,5€) (COST) (SIZE)

Stanhopea embreei IOSPE PHOTOS (Availability) (COST)




U.S. , European search engine and a couple Canadian vendors to help you with availability

Some US vendors (you can use who ever you want just make sure they have good stuff)

Orchids By Hausermann = OBH
Oak Hill Gardens = OH
Andy's Orchids = AO
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate = SBOE (We can't use this vendor due to shipping restrictions)
http://www.carolinaorchids.com/ = CO
http://www.botanicaltd.com/ = BO

European search engine

http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=00...%3Azzs8tf1vx80

Großräschener Orchids = GO
Popow Orchids = PP
Orchid Species = OS
Burnham Nursary = BN
Orchid By Peter White = PW
David Stead Orchids = DS
Orchideen Lucke = OL
Orchideen und Orchideenzubehör der Schwerter Orchideenzucht = SO
http://www.elsner-orchideen.de/ = EO

Canadian vendors

Cloud's Orchids = CO
Paramount Orchids = PM
http://orchidsinourtropics.com/ = OT
IOSPE link:

Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia

Participant list:

1. nenella (France)
2. Izzie (USA)
3. RJSqurrial (USA)
4. Jeff9 (European-Union)
5. PitcherASAMD (USA)
6. Becca (USA)
7. marydanielsanto (USA)
8. help (USA)
9. Orchidsue (USA)
10. tcrane (USA)
11. Lady Tottington (USA)
12. Rosie (UK)
13. Birdsongfarm (USA)
14. Kavanarv (Switzerland)
15. Camille (France)
16. Erinmir (USA)
17. flhiker (USA)
18. MuscleGirls'Hobby (USA)
19. Zoi2 (USA)
20. Phapmadman (USA)
21. Duane McDowell (USA)
22. Connie Star (USA)

IOSPE PHOTOS

IOSPE PHOTOS

Idk if they can be found elsewhere, so I'm posting them to check and see if they're available in the U.K and Europe.

I found an option that is available in all US, Canada, and Europe, so all that needs to be found is if it's available in the UK.

IOSPE PHOTOS

Dave, it might be good to copy and paste the parameters, and the vendor search sites on the first post. Just to remind people?

Thought I'd say- Hauserman's will ship to Canada if a plant cannot be found there. And they're having a 20% off sale right now!

I still think it would be neat to do a Dendrobium, even if we aren't doing the moniliforme, and since we've only done one other Den. Some prices are a little higher than $20, but I believe that's mainly in EUR and Canada.....:/

So here goes!
Dendrobium parishii IOSPE PHOTOS
Available at Oak Hill, and Hauserman's.
EU- Orchideen Lucke
:X Can't find one available in Canada, but there are some on ebay...

Dendrobium laevifolium IOSPE PHOTOS
This is one of my favorites, people in Canada would have to order from Hauserman's- http://www.orchidsbyhausermann.com/M...Category_Code=
Großräschener- http://www.orchideenwlodarczyk.de/sh...49ca9296f68a67 not sure about money conversion, is 25 Euros too pricey?

Dendrobium oligophyllum IOSPE PHOTOS
Another charming, easy growing mini.
$15 at Oak Hill
Großräschener- EUR 12.01 Dendrobium oligophyllum - Großräschener Orchids
however....BS at Orchids in our tropics for Canada, is $35....:X

Dendrobium kingianum IOSPE PHOTOS
I know this one is rather common, but I think it would be great for those participants who want an super easy, rewarding plant.
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate has a bunch of different varieties that could really make it interesting! It's also available at Oak Hill for cheap as well.
$24 fs at Paramount- Species
8,90 € at Orchideen- Orchideen Lucke

Dendrobium unicum IOSPE PHOTOS
I know this "unique" den is well love by a few people on here.
Not available in Canada, but is cheap at Hauserman's, which ships to Canada. ($12.99)
EUR 15.00 at Großräschener Dendrobium unicum - Großräschener Orchids

Dendrobium lindleyi (aggregatum) IOSPE PHOTOS
:D I can't say enough about this hardy little guy.
Not in Canada, but it's $20 at Hauserman's.
EUR 16.00 at Großräschener- Dendrobium lindleyi - Großräschener Orchids
12.50 here- Nardotto e Capello Shop


There's also Dendrobium chrysotoxum IOSPE PHOTOS
but it's pushing it price-wise. $28-30 at Paramount, $25 at Hauserman's, $20 at OH, but it's cheap in Europe- EUR 12,50 Nardotto e Capello Shop
EUR 6,90 Orchideen Lucke, and 15 at Großräschener

Be sure to check if a plant has been used in past projects. There's a thread in Member Projects that will tell you all that.
Sedirea japonica has already been used.

Posting links to where it is available is helpful as well, and saying what it is.

http://flo.com.ua/forum/download/file.php?id=52993

Mediocalcar Decoratum

IOSPE PHOTOS

http://forum.theorchidsource.com/att...odecoratum.jpg




http://orchidspecies.com/orphotdir/encycpolybulbo.jpg

Dinema (Encyclia) Polybulbon

IOSPE PHOTOS




http://www.orchidspecies.com/orphotd...aevifolium.jpg

Dendrobium Laevifolium

IOSPE PHOTOS

Do we have to buy from the same vendor? If so, that limits our choices a lot...

The only one of these that I would be able to grow without taking any chances is the Dendrobium parishii.

Great I just got home and will be going over your choice's. And will make a tentative list in the first post. I did add the list of plants that was used in previous projects and we don't want to re use them.
Just a couple request. To make my job faster and easier can you post your suggestion similar to Izzie's. with the prices vendors and IOSPE link. Picture will not be necessary the IOSPE link will provide it. Also if your unable to find it in Canada go ahead and post it but if someone from Canada joins we will not consider it for the final poll. Getting plants from other country's can get expensive and a possibly lost of plants. Thanks everyone.

Chances are part of the project. You will be surprised what you can grow. Most culture sheets are guidelines not cut in stone. Orchids are very adaptable.

No, we buy wherever we can find it, and can afford. Even locally or on ebay.

:) As I said, give them some credit Mary!

Well lets see. If we can find a vendor who has enough for all they (usually) give us a discount. So before you run out a buy lets find out.

Okay...

encyclia tampense. IOSPE PHOTOS
17.50 at sbo, so it can probably be found cheaper elsewhere

make sure it's in Europe and Canada too. Pasting links to the stores it's at helps.

Cool, several suggestions already.

Dave, I'll go through them and check for UK availability based on not having to pay too much for currency transfer etc.

Everyone... if I can't find something for UK buyers but you think I've missed something please let me know the site you have found it on and I will check out the charges involved.

We have previously said that it needs to be from a site which is known by regular users of OB to sell good plants. I don't know if that still applies this time, but personally I would only want to buy from somewhere that someone I know here can tell me they've been happy with in the past.

For those that don't know the problem in the UK is that many European sites charge an IBAN fee for taking payments in £ rather than € and once you add the cost of the postage you are up to almost €40 before you even add the cost of the plant. Places that take paypal are the best as that has no currency charges involved. I'm not sure about credit card, but in the past I've seen some sites which only take € credit cards and most folks in the UK do not have those.

Finally I will say, that as I'm currently the only UK participant, if it proves too difficult to find a selection of plants I can buy then I will bow out of this one... my hubby would be pleased if I didn't buy yet more orchids :coverlaugh:

i know, i was looking, but didnt have time to paste the links and all, but i will find it and then post it here.

ps. do you know if alba variations are acceptable for a project plant? because if they are allowed i would change my suggestion to encyclia tampense var. alba

I'd imagine that would be fine- since we were looking into doing different varieties of the Den. moniliforme.

Just keep it with the original species, people can get a certain variety if they want- just has to be the same species.

okay, i wasnt sure if it was ok for everyone to get a var. alba or not.

ps. does it have to be available in canada? no one from canada is signed up

for anyone who can read this, is this site safe? and is this the right price?
Encyclia tampensis alba - Orchids and orchids accessoires of schwerter orchideenzucht

--edit-- and this one also.

it seems that they only have the var albas in europe, no "normals".

Are you able to find it in the US for 20.00 or less. This is a native species here in Florida and will grow with almost NO care.;) One of a favorite natives.

Dave or others have said, if we cannot find it in Canada, and someone from Canada signs up, it will be removed. Same goes for other countries.

Btw- thanks Rosie, for looking out for us! I hope you're able to participate- that is gracious of you to offer to bow out. Perhaps we could find a similar species that you can acquire otherwise- like was done with the Rhyn. coelestis.

:D Goes to show- even if we don't choose a plant, we still discover all sorts of great plants that are easy to grow!

Help- if we did a plant, I bet we would not all do a certain variety (alba), but rather what we preferred or could obtain. The important part is staying within the size, price, availability, and species parameters.



Dave- Oak Hill and other growers are bringing orchids (some that I've already pre-ordered) to Denver's show in October. If they have the plant that we choose, would it be rude for me to participate even though I will not receive the plant until then?
Perhaps member Pilot and ChasWG would participate then as well, as they might be attending.

Dave, hope you don't mind but I'm going to update your first post with the UK availability. That way it will be easier to keep track of which I've checked as you add more.

[Edit] I've also tried help by compiling the info that's been listed in this thread about USA availability in to the first thread.

if it doesnt matter varieties, than it should be ok.

it can be found in the us and in europe. ( i just need someone who can read the sites to verify them )

ENCYCLIA TAMPENSE

under 16"
intermediate growing
and can be found for under $20
iospe - IOSPE PHOTOS

US LINKS

- Encyclia tampense (Miniature): Orchids By Hausermann

- Encyclia tampense at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

EUROPEAN LINKS

- Encyclia tampensis alba - Orchids and orchids accessoires of schwerter orchideenzucht

- http://www.akerne-orchids.com/files/AO-201004.pdf

ps. is there a custom search for canada, like there is for the european-union?

Hi Help,

The European links above are fine for mainland Europe but not for the UK. (€15-€19 fee for non-Euro transactions).

I'm just looking to see if I can find it elsewhere.

I agree, I've tried things I wouldn't have dared try other wise and in both of the projects I've done it's been really great fun trying something different.

I can't find the tampense on a UK suitable site.

The good news (from my point of view) is that so far 9 out of 12 suggestions ARE looking good for the UK...

...and WOW what suggestions I would be happy trying any of them! Great ideas everyone!

Edit all you want. I appreciate the help.:biggrin: and Thank You.

I have one. It's a jewel orchid. Ludisia discolor, it has many variations.

IOSPE PHOTOS

U.S. Vendor

Camp Lot A Noise Tropicals: Ludisia discolor 190S ~17

Canadian Vendor

Miscellaneous Gems - Orchids In Our Tropics ~25

European Vendor

!! Akerne Orchids - botanical orchids catalogue - Ludisia ~10,00 Eur

Unfortunatelyits a Warm grower. We are doing Interm. temp. growers.

like i said, i cant read dutch, sorry. i will look on the sites that are on the first post of this thread, they werent there earlier, or at least, i didnt see them

i just found it! from popow orchids. here is the link. Popow-Orchid s - Encyclia tampensis alba - 20.00 EUR

i find it curious that only the alba variations in europe :)

Oh, that's okay! There are some really great choices so far anyways. :)

Rosie and Dave, I'm sorry I didn't make this clear- the Den. laevifolium is available in the USA at Hauserman's, 15.95. Dendrobium laevifolium: Orchids By Hausermann

And if the Den. kingianum was chosen, OH has it, but SBOE has a lot of varieties if we wanted to go in that direction. Dendrobium kingianum
Several are under $20.

Are we allowed to choose from different varieties of a species? If so, if we can afford a little more than about 20, can we spend more on a different var?