Where can I purchase a ghost orchid?
 

I was reading some posts about ghost orchids and I would really love one. I have the impression that they are 1) rare 2) illegal???

Can someone help?

In nature they are rare and illegal to collect. There are some sources for legal plants grown from seed. I am sure someone will chime in here with some sources.

Your orchids are spectacular
 

Ross,
I just looked at your blog and your orchids are exactly the kind I want and love!:bowing

I also have a preference for minis but my collection isn't anywhere near as gorgeous as yours.

Do you grow under lights? in a greenhouse? Where do you get your orchids?
I am envious!!!:drool:

:hello Suz !!! Oak Hill Gardens has them available. I'll probably get one or two from them soon!!!:goodluck: with it !!!

They are also difficult to grow unless you have specific conditions ..
I strongly suggest you do a little homework first before purchasing this one :nod:

This past thread is about growing ghosts - it will start at page one but includes 8 pages of posts full of information and grower's experiences. Just click on the following link -
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...st-orchid.html

If you wish to find more past thread on ghost orchids ..
- simply go to the top of this thread
- find the search option and click it
- type in ghost orchid into the blank field and hit GO
- it will bring up a screen of past threads all pertaining or including ghost orchids in their posts
:goodluck:

I found a few more that may help you -
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...st-orchid.html
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...n-lindeni.html
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...wing-info.html
They maybe repeats of the first link I posted in the above entry but the more knowledge, the better you will be equipped to deal with them :):Tup:

Rolando, I knew someone would come up with a source. They seem to come and go.

Suz: Nearly half of mine are grown under really high humidity in a Wardian Case (I call it "the tank"). The humidity runs from 90% to 99% depending on the location in the tank. The top is less (90%) and the bottom is most (99%) because of the standing water in the bottom of the tank. Angraecoids (Angracum and Aerangis and similars) tend to seek out higher humidity, warmer temps and mid to higher light. I tried Ghost Orchid and it was dismal for me. I finally threw it away! I will one day try again, but not any time soon.

All my minis are grown under lights (t5 florescents) in a wardian case. The case gets misted automatically for 5 seconds every 4 hours. This is more for humidity than watering. I water the mounts every other day. I have purchased from Andy's Orchids Andy's Orchids - Orchids Species - Orchids - Species Specialist - Orchids on a stick, Parkside Orchids: Parkside Orchid Nursery Hoosier Orchids (who appears to be going out of business) Untitled Document and Hausermann MINIATURE ORCHIDS<b: Orchids By Hausermann Hope this helps.

There is a lady I know in Stuart, FL, that has lots of them but they aren't the variety that grows down there in the Everglades. I visit her from time to time when I'm down there visiting family and she must have 20+ but as Dorothy said very clearly, these guys aren't for everyone. From what Alexis told me they absolutely need warmth and humidity. She sells them for about $15 - $20...very nice plants but again wasting your $$$$ if you haven't the right conditions.

I know that you want a ghost orchid, but I happened across several similar (in apperance) fragranced orchids that you might also be interested in.

J&L Orchids ~ Our Fragrant Orchid Selections

ruben in orchids has flasks at a great price,if I remember it was 15-20 for a flask of 5 or so.
I bought some at WOC.