acquiring new plants
 

Do you guys buy mail order plants and if so where do you usually buy from?I'm familiar with Carter and Holmes but not too many others who aren't ridiculously expensive.

I like Oak Hill Gardens (Orchid Garden Centre). They aren't shipping right now because of the cold weather, but you could get on their e-mail list for the spring. I have also gotten nice, affordable orchids at Orchids by Hausermanns and at First Rays. Keep in mind that you have to watch the pot size. They are often inexpensive because they are just seedlings in 2 -3 inch pots. You will be waiting awhile to see blooms in this case.

Good luck!

My favs....

Andy's Orchids Andy's Orchids - Orchid Species - Orchids - Species Specialist - Orchids on a stick

Orchids Limited A little pricey w/some stuff but he carries things that can't be found elsewhere and the plant stock is excellent. https://www.orchidweb.com/

Miranda Orchids Amazing catts! mirandaorchids.com

Sunset Valley Ctsm guru! Sunset Valley Orchids - Superior Hybrids for Orchid Enthusiasts

Big Leaf Novelty phal heaven here! Big Leaf Orchids, Fragrant and Novelty Phalaenopsis

Tropical Orchid Farm - A nice selection of a lot of different genera. Tropical Orchid Farm

On eBay, I don't do auctions anymore as they usually end up costing way more than the plant is worth...only BIN...my 2 favs are
Ruben in Orchids... items in Ruben In Orchids store on eBay!
and
Kawamoto kawamotoorchids on eBay


For vendors from other countries...

Ecuagenera http://www.ecuagenera.com/epages/whi...ops/ecuagenera

Floralia Orchids Floralia Orchids

Ten Shin Orchids - Home, TEN SHIN GARDENS, Quality?Rarity?Serenity

The below are others that I buy from and have been very please...but I don't buy from them as often.
J&L Orchids - mini experts

Mountain Orchids - cool/cold growing plants....lots of amazing Masdies

I'm sure there are others I've purchased from over the year...I just can't think of them right now.

I'll second Andy's, definitely my #1. I'd add Exotic Orchids of Maui to the list. Decent selection of species types, and if you like Catt hybrids they have some stunners.

Al's Orchid Greenhouse, Hausermann's, and Oak Hill Gardens have always sent me great plants. I just ordered from Andy's Orchid's for the first time. They have sales right now and have some things I couldn't find anywhere else. I've been meaning to order from them for a while. :)
I always look up the reviews before ordering (Dave's Garden) to make certain that the company has a good reputation. :)

I don't think Carter and Holmes is any cheaper than others. You might just be looking at seedling prices which they offer many of.

Fully mature plants are about the same anywhere except for a few places.

I buy catts locally just for convenience, but I have bought some nice healthy catts from Kawamoto and Hausermann.

I had a good experience with Orchids by Hausermann

Im pretty sure I am looking at seedlings. I did look at Hausermanns and I like them. They have a few package deals which are calling my name!

There is a whole forum dedicated to this.

Sorry, I guess I missed it.