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jkt97401 11-09-2014 04:38 AM

Where to buy Phal. gigantea?
 
I'm not looking for an old plant as I've seen some for several thousand dollars haha!

I would like to try my hand at Phal. gigantea but can't find anywhere that sells them that aren't the cost of a down payment on a car!

Thanks for stopping by!

MattWoelfsen 11-09-2014 05:49 AM

Good luck with your search. I've been looking for a seedling for over two years. Then last month a vendor on eBay had one up for bid and I won it for US$18 plus shipping of $8.00.

They are out there. You might also want to contact Big Leaf Orchids. The owner, Peter Lin might have a seedling.

sweetjblue 11-09-2014 07:10 AM

Peter has one for auction on ebay right now. Auction states approx 1-2 years to bloom. LS looks to be about 12" in a 4"pot.

Phalaenopsis Gigantea Species from Jumbo Orchids | eBay


Judi

nikkik 11-09-2014 09:24 AM

Al's Orchid Greenhouse and Louisiana Orchid Connection both have seedlings for sale. Al's charges $19 plus shipping the plant is in a 3 inch basket. Louisiana charges $28 plus shipping and the plant is growing in a 4 inch pot. I have ordered from both vendors and recommend both.

jkt97401 11-09-2014 04:07 PM

Thank you all for your responses!

Nikkik, I hadn't even heard of those places before. Thanks for telling me about them. I can't wait to get my hands on a gigantea! Do any of you guys/gals grow gigantea yourselves?

nikkik 11-09-2014 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jkt97401 (Post 713681)
Thank you all for your responses!

Nikkik, I hadn't even heard of those places before. Thanks for telling me about them. I can't wait to get my hands on a gigantea! Do any of you guys/gals grow gigantea yourselves?

No problem! I do grow a gigantea that I obtained from a local grower. I have not had issues with it and I love the way it looks, but it is a VERY slow grower!

Ben Belton 11-09-2014 08:22 PM

I have a gigantea. Very slow grower. They are prone to crown rot, so be very careful with water. Don't over water. They can sulk a bit when repotted. Get the biggest one you can afford because even in the best conditions it can be years before they bloom.

RNCollins 11-17-2014 09:25 AM

Orchids Limited has them but they start at $500.00

https://www.orchidweb.com/products/p...antea~137.html

RJSquirrel 11-18-2014 06:20 AM

since you mentioned orchid web..

Normans in my book goes right next to him.

Normans...aka orchids.com has some also but look out for him. Hes well known for sending crap in box.

Phal. gigantea (gigantea ' Dark Chocolate' x self)

mister lin has 1 @ 1000 dollars. very large blooming sized plant.

DeafOrchidLover 12-01-2014 01:13 PM

I just bought one yesterday... It's Phal gigantea x phal violeca 'Sumtra Org' it's in 6 inches pot. It's bigger than my hand, like over a foot long leave. I just learned that they're very sensitive one.


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jkt97401 12-17-2014 02:07 PM

You should send me one of those!

ddivey36 12-17-2014 02:45 PM

seagroveorchids.com has clones of 'Mary Alison' HCC/AOS

DeafOrchidLover 12-17-2014 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jkt97401 (Post 721461)
You should send me one of those!


Lol. If you live in Tampa Bay Area, Florida. I know a lady that do sell... :)


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jkt97401 12-18-2014 05:25 AM

I have a friend who loves in Florida! I should see if she would ship me one! I am very fond of Phal. Mok Choi Yew

fotofashion 12-19-2014 06:42 PM

Where to buy Phal. gigantea?
 
I should be receiving a Phal. gigantea tomorrow from Seagrove Orchids. I'll let you know how it is and maybe include a photo.
Beverly A.

jkt97401 02-23-2015 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fotofashion (Post 721922)
I should be receiving a Phal. gigantea tomorrow from Seagrove Orchids. I'll let you know how it is and maybe include a photo.
Beverly A.

fotofashion,

How did your order go with Seagrove? I've been eyeballing their site deciding if I want to order something! Did you have a good experience?

digriz 02-23-2015 04:39 PM

Blooming Paphs is where I got mine.

fotofashion 02-24-2015 08:03 PM

Where to buy Phal. gigantea?
 
jkt97401. Sorry for the delay in replying. I had some serious back surgery on 2/4 and am in recuperation (I hope). The plant was smallish-8-9" or so but in good shape. P. gigantea grows very slowly so I am not expecting anything until spring. I do not remember if I mentioned the other P. gigantea I bought that did not survive. That was in the pre-RO days and I am hoping the RO water will help.
Beverly A.


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