a blue real phal

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Originally Posted by Ordphien

Hmm.... It's kinda of sounds...
Like I should give them a try lol...
Do you know of anywhere I could get them?
I can't seem to find them anywhere.

I do, but that would require importation from another country.

I can import these legally without a problem, but I would prefer to have a group order done if you're really interested.

Once I place an order, those who made the order must commit.

Originally Posted by Andrew

You can't make much money selling Thely's on the cut flower or pot plant markets, though. Even in the hobbiest market, they wouldn't get a look in for grand champion.

It must be noted that Thelys are actually not very big plants in general. Most Thelymitras have flowers that are roughly the size of a US quarter; some are a little smaller, some are a little bigger, but that's kinda what you're looking at with these.

[Ordphien]

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

I do, but that would require importation from another country.

I can import these legally without a problem, but I would prefer to have a group order done if you're really interested.

Once I place an order, those who made the order must commit.



It must be noted that Thelys are actually not very big plants in general. Most Thelymitras have flowers that are roughly the size of a US quarter; some are a little smaller, some are a little bigger, but that's kinda what you're looking at with these.

I am interested..
How big of a group order?
What's the skinny lol?
Maybe we can get something going.

I like small flowers so that's a plus for me..
I'd have to get the bluest one possible. It would match my yard so well lol.

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[Orchidnut]

That would be great!

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

It must be noted that Thelys are actually not very big plants in general. Most Thelymitras have flowers that are roughly the size of a US quarter; some are a little smaller, some are a little bigger, but that's kinda what you're looking at with these.

The other drawback is that they usually need fairly warm, bright light for the flowers to open so benching them indoors/at night at orchid meetings is difficult. Even at the Australian native shows were they're often benched under lamps, it can be luck of the draw as to whether you can get them warm enough to open up.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Originally Posted by Ordphien

How big of a group order?

Maybe 3 or 4 people who are 100% interested and committed is fine. More than 4 people is fine too. CITES, phyto, and shipping and handling costs are fairly reasonable with this particular seller, so a smaller group of people involved in the group order is feasible.

Originally Posted by Ordphien

What's the skinny lol?

I just contacted the seller, he should get back to me in a few days with some info.

Since it is growing season for Thelymitras right now in the northern hemisphere, I have to ask if they are able to be shipped right now, or if it is preferable to wait.

Once I find out more information, I will proceed to provide more information to those interested in placing a group order.

Originally Posted by Ordphien

I like small flowers so that's a plus for me..
I'd have to get the bluest one possible. It would match my yard so well lol.

If you're looking for species, they only have 3 species that are blue. The other 2 species are pink.

The largest tuberoid of the 3 blue species the seller has available belongs to Thelymitra nuda.

If you're looking for hybrids, they have tons of hybrids, but I don't know how many of them are blue.

Should your yard have rocky/sandy soil, you can grow them in your yard. In the wild they grow in soil that is composed of small granitic rocks and crushed/decomposed granite.

If you're interested in Diuris, Ophrys, Orchis, or Anacamptis, they have them for sale too.

[quiltergal]

Great just what we need.....another Frankenflower.

[shadytrake]

My opinion is "Feed me Seymour"

[rosemadder]

Ooh! SCIENCE!!

Originally Posted by Ordphien

I have a rose that glows under a backlight.

Awesome!! What kind is it??

[kentaki]

The picture posted in this thread is not all that great. Found some more. Some are better than others, but aren't pictures of blue flowers difficult to take, if I am not wrong?

blog.livedoor.jp/aerides/tag/%E9%9D%92%E3%81%84%E8%83%A1%E8%9D%B6%E8%98%AD

latelierdelafleur.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-16.html

foochann.exblog.jp/19230397

Found more, but was told there was a problem...

[LauraM92]

I found a picture of the blue orchids , on a report of the story.
Oops didnt notice the reply above! Apologies