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11-09-2014, 04:38 AM
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Where to buy Phal. gigantea?
I'm not looking for an old plant as I've seen some for several thousand dollars haha!
I would like to try my hand at Phal. gigantea but can't find anywhere that sells them that aren't the cost of a down payment on a car!
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11-09-2014, 05:49 AM
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Good luck with your search. I've been looking for a seedling for over two years. Then last month a vendor on eBay had one up for bid and I won it for US$18 plus shipping of $8.00.
They are out there. You might also want to contact Big Leaf Orchids. The owner, Peter Lin might have a seedling.
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11-09-2014, 07:10 AM
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Peter has one for auction on ebay right now. Auction states approx 1-2 years to bloom. LS looks to be about 12" in a 4"pot.
Phalaenopsis Gigantea Species from Jumbo Orchids | eBay
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11-09-2014, 09:24 AM
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Al's Orchid Greenhouse and Louisiana Orchid Connection both have seedlings for sale. Al's charges $19 plus shipping the plant is in a 3 inch basket. Louisiana charges $28 plus shipping and the plant is growing in a 4 inch pot. I have ordered from both vendors and recommend both.
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11-09-2014, 04:07 PM
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Thank you all for your responses!
Nikkik, I hadn't even heard of those places before. Thanks for telling me about them. I can't wait to get my hands on a gigantea! Do any of you guys/gals grow gigantea yourselves?
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11-09-2014, 07:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jkt97401
Thank you all for your responses!
Nikkik, I hadn't even heard of those places before. Thanks for telling me about them. I can't wait to get my hands on a gigantea! Do any of you guys/gals grow gigantea yourselves?
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No problem! I do grow a gigantea that I obtained from a local grower. I have not had issues with it and I love the way it looks, but it is a VERY slow grower! |
11-09-2014, 08:22 PM
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I have a gigantea. Very slow grower. They are prone to crown rot, so be very careful with water. Don't over water. They can sulk a bit when repotted. Get the biggest one you can afford because even in the best conditions it can be years before they bloom.
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11-17-2014, 09:25 AM
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11-18-2014, 06:20 AM
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since you mentioned orchid web..
Normans in my book goes right next to him.
Normans...aka orchids.com has some also but look out for him. Hes well known for sending crap in box.
Phal. gigantea (gigantea ' Dark Chocolate' x self)
mister lin has 1 @ 1000 dollars. very large blooming sized plant.
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12-01-2014, 01:13 PM
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I just bought one yesterday... It's Phal gigantea x phal violeca 'Sumtra Org' it's in 6 inches pot. It's bigger than my hand, like over a foot long leave. I just learned that they're very sensitive one.
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