Orchids of Los Osos

[Ross]

Originally Posted by cb977

I'm going to do some more reading first...I might
Do you have one? Is it mounted?

Not yet but it looks like a great candidate for mounting. Maybe one in pot, one on mount? Did this come up back when suggestions were flying out about project 4 plant? I'd have jumped at this (maybe) - I still love my Aerangis!

[cb977]

Hi Ross

This plant was suggested in the process of the project but...I did lots of research on them and found that their life expectancy is only 3 or 4 years. For the project, that wouldn't be good but at this sale price I just had to order them. One is going to a good friend of mine and the one I'm keeping is in a small plastic basket with a little sphag moss.

[Ross]

Originally Posted by cb977

Hi Ross

This plant was suggested in the process of the project but...I did lots of research on them and found that their life expectancy is only 3 or 4 years. For the project, that wouldn't be good but at this sale price I just had to order them. One is going to a good friend of mine and the one I'm keeping is in a small plastic basket with a little sphag moss.

Thanks for reminding me. I remember some were not considered further for various reasons. I need long-lived 'cause I have been known to kill 'chids with kindness

[quiltergal]

I just placed an order with OLO. I got Beallara Marfitch 'Howard's Dream' AM/AOS, and Sederia japonica.......ON SALE!! Will post pics when they arrive.

[Dorothy]

Woohoo

[gmdiaz]

Oh, how exciting!

Yes, do post pictures. We just love to share in your orchid arrival happiness.

[cb977]

Terri, I ordered two Sederia japonica from them about a month ago...they were on sale for $5.75 each!!!

I was not expecting the high-quality plants that arrived for that price...imagine my surprise!

You are going to be very happy

[quiltergal]

Sue, the Sederia is back up to $9.95, but it's potted not bare root. That is still better than full price. The Beallara was only $17.50!! I was all over that one. I've been wanting both of these for a long time. Me thinks this will be the last plant purchase until spring.

[IdahoOrchid]

You will want to repot your plants IMMEDIATELY upon arrival and quarantine them for a couple of months. Nearly every plant I have gotten from them (paphs mainly) has been infested with root buggies. I also got a case of mealies from them that I am still fighting (and slowly winning) a year later.

The only plant I got that did not have roots bugs had bad roots that I did not catch until way too late - on an expensive charlesworthii.

I am certain that many have had good luck with them, but I have talked with a few people recently that have had similar experiences to mine.

[Rosim_in_BR]

I wish I could order Sedirea japonica here. It is very difficult to find (in fact, I have never seen it available). Lucky you!!