Sources for flasks or compots?

[Lady Tottington]

bwahahahaha! I swear my wishlist grows every time someone posts an orchid that they have or got! It doesn't help that where I am in the country there are very very few orchids in the stores, and well, when you look online, there is so many! And so many pictures of "what it will look like when" that I just can't help myself! I am sad we no longer use our credit card, now I can only buy if I have cash on hand. ug. it tests my patience I tell you.

[Royal]

I just have to throw my two cents in. All of the sellers mentioned are good people/businesses. My first flask was from Hausermann's and I was completely satisfied. BUT, had I understood what I was getting, I may have made a different choice.

Most/all of the flasks from Hausermann's are mericlones. Same with Carmella's flasks and plug trays. Every one is completely identical. No wondering, no surprises, no potential for awards, no variety. Your 30+ clones would be the same exact plant as the thousands of others out there.

On the other hand, a flask of seedlings is like a litter of puppies. Each will be slightly different. Some may grow up to win an award, or may have some new variation that is just cool and different. Seeing the differences when they bloom out is part of the fun. Each individual will be completely one-of-a-kind and you'll be the only one growing it.

I'll never talk down to anyone who opts for a flask of clones - I did the same thing. But if I have convinced you, check out these sellers:

ajorchids on ebay - AJ Hicks with Orchid Seedbank Project. Species flasks for unbeatable prices.
Troy Meyers Conservatory - Already suggested, top notch.
topmacsniper on ebay - already suggested, cool hybrids
Blue Llama - Brian Monk, not sure about his sales but he has make some incredible crosses.
Orchidview - THE Phal hybridizer in the US. flasks and compots
Sunset Valley Orchids - flask section
Big Leaf Orchids - flasks and compots

There's just a few

[Lady Tottington]

Originally Posted by RoyalOrchids

I just have to throw my two cents in. All of the sellers mentioned are good people/businesses. My first flask was from Hausermann's and I was completely satisfied. BUT, had I understood what I was getting, I may have made a different choice.

Most/all of the flasks from Hausermann's are mericlones. Same with Carmella's flasks and plug trays. Every one is completely identical. No wondering, no surprises, no potential for awards, no variety. Your 30+ clones would be the same exact plant as the thousands of others out there.

On the other hand, a flask of seedlings is like a litter of puppies. Each will be slightly different. Some may grow up to win an award, or may have some new variation that is just cool and different. Seeing the differences when they bloom out is part of the fun. Each individual will be completely one-of-a-kind and you'll be the only one growing it.

I'll never talk down to anyone who opts for a flask of clones - I did the same thing. But if I have convinced you, check out these sellers:

ajorchids on ebay - AJ Hicks with Orchid Seedbank Project. Species flasks for unbeatable prices.
Troy Meyers Conservatory - Already suggested, top notch.
topmacsniper on ebay - already suggested, cool hybrids
Blue Llama - Brian Monk, not sure about his sales but he has make some incredible crosses.
Orchidview - THE Phal hybridizer in the US. flasks and compots
Sunset Valley Orchids - flask section
Big Leaf Orchids - flasks and compots

There's just a few

I see! That makes perfect sense, and before this, I never really understood the difference between a clone vs. a seedling, but now I see! Thank you! I think it would be fun to try seedlings just for the variation of it, because the thought had entered my mind of what was I going to do with 30 (or whatever) of the same plant

Thanks for the names, and info Royal! I appreciate it friend!!!