Elsner order arrived
 

My first Elsner order arrived late this morning and I have to say that I am very pleased with it. Although the box they came in was nowhere near as big as the Schwerter order, and it didn't have a heat pack in it the plants were very well wrapped indeed. I wont hesitate to order from Elsner again. As you can see Phalaenopsis Shin-Yuan-Golden Beauty was in full bloom which was an added bonus!

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Phalaenopsis Kuntrarti Rarashati
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On the Elsner website the colour is far bolder but 'in the flesh' it's even better! Sadly, no scent but very happy with this one and can hardly wait for Kuntrarti Rarashati to flower! There's a new leaf emerging so hopefully there might be a spike to accompany it.

Oo, nice :) Its looks good hanging up aswell! Are they meant to have a scent?

No, there was never any mention of a scent but it woulda been great if it had! The two spikes made it top heavy so I had to use four pieces of wire to stabilise + hang the plant. Then I had to use string to pull up the spikes and attach it to the suspension wire - THEN I made a spacer out of a plant label to keep the spikes apart - easy! LOL

Ha Ha! the things we do eh? Still, kept you occupied for a while! ;)

I had to collect the bark a few times to refill the pot because the bloomin flowers (no pun intended ;) ) kept tipping it over. I thought I was going to lose them - I could almost hear the snap of the spikes. It was touch n go for a while lol.

Thx for the post, it's really good to hear good news about this shop as i'm planning on ordering at the end of summer. So now i won't hesisate a second :P Thx!

You're more than welcome! :)

I just ordered: Doritaenopsis Taisuco Candystripes Mike No 1, Phalaenopsis Tying Shin Cupid and Phalaenopsis Yu Pin Pearl :D I must stop!!!!! lol

Didn't I also see that you ordered from Sogo?? You're going to be totally surrounded soon!! .... not that that's such a bad thing ;)