My -- I really like Hauserman's. They do sales a lot, putting overstocks on clearance. Sometimes these have old medium, but you get em' for about 7 bucks! More that a few times I received a plant form them and it blooms within a month or so. Shipping is also a plus. Everything comes fast and in great shape.
I've had good and old potting media from several different vendors. I like to re-pot immediately anyways.
They seem to have a fantastic variety at very reasonable prices! Looking to replace the lost collection here - please provide all feedback.
It's been months since your post, and over a month since the last post , but please check out my post today regarding on line purchases, under "Good Fortune"
For the past 5 years, I've purchased many orchids on line, mostly through eBay. A couple of weeks ago a friend recommended a vendor, tropicalorchidfarm.com Without a doubt this is the best site I've found for quality orchids.
I actually visited Hausermann's a few days ago and sadly walked out empty handed. Every plant I was interested in had red spider mites all over the leaves. There must be some sort of infestation in the greenhouses. I do give them a thumbs up for variety and quantity but that's about it.
Spider mites
Those I've heard are the worst... did you mention anything to them while you were there or ?...
Im surprised to hear that they had spider mites...
Ewww! Thanks for the heads up Megan. Too bad! They have lots of nice plants. I don't need anymore unwelcome visitors though. I just cleared up a scale/mealy bug issue from another vendor.