Has anyone purchased from rycmfd2020 (eBay)? - Orchid Board

Suzanne17 · #1 06-12-2014, 01:07 PM

I'm looking at the minis which seem to be all that are listed right now. Seems to have a fair amount of positive feedback. Some of the plants are already in bloom, though.

sweetjblue · #2 06-12-2014, 02:25 PM

I just looked at the listings they have and when you read thru the auction listings it states that the plants
"Should start to send out a spike or two in late July or early August."
I take this to mean that the plants they have listed are not currently in spike.
While their feedback is really good with most stating plants are nice and healthy I would use caution when considering a purchase because, first off these are not in bloom currently, the auction does not state that the bloom pictures are from the actual plant being shown and you have no way of knowing if they will bloom as described.
Additionally none of the names given are registered with the RHS meaning they are all NoIDs.

So if all your really looking for is a mini phal and just want a healthy plant and aren't concerned if it will bloom true or that it has a real name, I'd say you should be ok ordering one. Prices are reasonable and the shipping is inline with mailing a small plant. Course you could always go to a big box store and get the same thing for less $$.

Bud · #3 06-12-2014, 02:37 PM

The seller has 44 feedbacks and all positive. I read what the buyers wrote and they were mostly satisfied by this seller even if its only got 44 items sold so far. Phalaenopsis in bloom can last up to three months if your environment have the exact humidity it needs.
I am sure the seller packs the flowers well to arrive with blooms as fresh as in the garden or else the buyers will not give such wonderful feedbacks.

Suzanne17 · #4 06-12-2014, 02:42 PM

Some of the listings say in bloom as well as saying will send up spikes...confusing. And thanks for the info re: names...I need to get used to looking on RHS as I try to move away from NoIDs. I'm not certain I want to buy more plants right now anyway, but I was thinking it might be nice to round out my minis a bit...I can always go back to Little Brook Orchids! That won't be a hardship

but those minis are a bit pricey.

sweetjblue · #5 06-12-2014, 03:11 PM

I see spikes in a couple of pics but they appear to be spent, but they could re-spike from them.

In order to be sure of what your getting you might want to ask the seller if the plants currently have blooms on them and if so how long have they been on the plant(s).
That way you'll know for sure and not get any nasty surprises!!