Hausermann is amazing, but I think most of us know that already

[JScott]

Originally Posted by SpclK

I also have had a great experience with Orchids by Hausermann.

I promised my mom some divisions/keikis from my orchids but they died before I could send them to her. My mom called me a week or so before Thanksgiving last year to ask me when am I giving her the orchids I promised her, and I explained to her what happened. It occurred to me to look for an orchid nursery near my mom and I found OBH to be the closest one. Little did I know there was someone even closer to them... my sister who lived near them and worked only 13 min. away from them!

I called OBH and was transferred to Andy; I told him about my mom wanting her first orchid and asked for his assistance in selecting orchids for my mom. I mentioned to him my mom's ranges of temperature and humidity, window orientation, and color preferences. I asked if Andy could select some orchids and text/email me pictures and I'd select orchids from those pictures. Andy selected some beautiful phals and paphs and I chose one each and Andy packed them up nicely as a gift for my mom. They are (Paph. Supersuk 'Eureka' AM/AOS x Raisin Pie 'Hsinying') x Sib and Phal. Tying Shin Super Star 'TS2832'. Andy even charged me less than previously agreed which was a surprise. He had the order ready for pickup within a couple hours and even stayed a half hour past closing time to accommodate my sister's work hours.

Fast forwarding to the last couple months... My mom was complimented on her orchids by a person from her local conservatory who did a presentation on orchids and their care. He said the phal and paph were worth quite a bit of money and my mom was impressed. (Thanks, Andy!) As of the last week or two... The phal is still in bloom, and the paph, which was in bloom at the time, is in spike!

I thank Andy for his excellent customer assistance and I'll order from him again when finances and weather cooperate. I encourage you to order from him, too!

Here's pictures of the orchids Andy selected for me.

I've never spoken to anybody at Hausermann, I've always just ordered online and never had a reason to call, but I've heard a number of people mention Andy, and always in a positive light. He must be a pretty good guy.

[DirtyCoconuts]

well thanks, gang...because of this thread my wallet is lighter $150....

[Leafmite]

So, what did you end up buying from them?

[DirtyCoconuts]

Yeah, jScott, what was the order? Just the green beauty?

[JScott]

Originally Posted by DirtyCoconuts

Yeah, jScott, what was the order? Just the green beauty?

Yeah, I just got that one. It was really hard to do, but at the time I was also expecting two plants from Marlow the next day, so I had to restrain myself. It was hard af. But I did it. it's the only time I've ever ordered just one plant from Hausermann.

[Cheoah]

Hausermann ships great quality plants. I was very pleased with my order last year. Fred Clarke’s Sunset Valley Orchids is also exceptional. A lot of new crosses but really just beautiful cattleyas and dens I got from him. These two are tops in my book.

[realoldbeachbum]

Originally Posted by Leafmite

I do really like Hausermann's. Hausermann's is a good company and have been in business a long time for that reason. Not only do I buy from them a few times a year for myself but I also send gifts to people through them. If you have questions, you can call them and they are always very friendly. Once, they sent me the wrong orchid and they made it good. They also are careful not to send orchids when it is too cold and always pack the orchids very well so that they all arrive healthy. So many times I have ordered orchids that are not advertised in bud to receive one that is. And for all of these reasons, I recommend them to people.

Just ordered my first orchids from Hausermann's! If they are as good as advertised, I will have a constant "fix" for my orchid addiction Thanks for the recommendation, Orchid Board. LU!

[DirtyCoconuts]

I am excited!!

I also love how we are doing online shopping to stay sane these days lol

[SpclK]

Originally Posted by DirtyCoconuts

well thanks, gang...because of this thread my wallet is lighter $150....

Sorry... Not! So what did you buy?

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Originally Posted by realoldbeachbum

Just ordered my first orchids from Hausermann's! If they are as good as advertised, I will have a constant "fix" for my orchid addiction Thanks for the recommendation, Orchid Board. LU!

What did you buy?

[realoldbeachbum]

Originally Posted by SpclK

Sorry... Not! So what did you buy?

---------- Post added at 07:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:54 PM ----------



What did you buy?

I bought my very first mounted orchid, Sedirea Japonica, plus a Cattleya mossiae, Oncidium Tsiku Marguerite, Brassavola Little Stars, BLC Port Royal Sound, and Potinara Melinda Rose Funke Ernie. (This is such a good distraction from the current virus swirling around us!) I have not yet received the shipment, but will report out on the liveliness of the plants in a few days. Thanks so much for your guidance, OB!