Peristeria elata, where to find one?

[Danie]

Originally Posted by vmax3000

If my memory serves, France is very sunny and warm in the summer and fall. According to Jay Pfahl's IOSPE website, P. elata likes it shady and warm. Here's a link to describe the conditions, so you can be ready!!

IOSPE PHOTOS

Thank you, Vanessa, for the website info. Now I just can't wait to receive this beauty.
Have a great day

[Orchiodata1985]

I have found them on eBay, US growers so there is no problem raised by trying to send internationally. I,too, saw one with a price tag of $200. But it was a 12-year old plant with plenty of blooms.

Mature plants have gone in the $25.00 or so range. From reputable growers.

Some of the seed conservation organizations also have them from time to time. I have a flask on the way.

[vmax3000]

Orchiodata.....
gorgeous avatar pic !I am hoping mine will bloom this summer .

[Danie]

Originally Posted by Orchiodata1985

I have found them on eBay, US growers so there is no problem raised by trying to send internationally. I,too, saw one with a price tag of $200. But it was a 12-year old plant with plenty of blooms.

Mature plants have gone in the $25.00 or so range. From reputable growers.

Some of the seed conservation organizations also have them from time to time. I have a flask on the way.

I received my plant and it looks very healthy. It has a large bulb with 2 large leaves and 3 smaller bulbs with growing leaves. I think it should take a year (maybe more) before the plant shoots flower spikes. I just hope I can keep it healthy in my environment. Now, it is in a bright and large North West window. The south window is hidden by a large tree and it is darker than the NW window. In the winter I'll move it to the S. window.
I just can't wait for the flowers.....Your avatar is beautiful

[Danie]

Originally Posted by vmax3000

Orchiodata.....
gorgeous avatar pic !I am hoping mine will bloom this summer .

Could you send us a picture of your growing plant?

[IncredibleOrchids]

Originally Posted by vmax3000

Does anyone know of a good and REASONABLE source that sells P. elata? The only place I have found wants upwards of $200 for a plant....um, I love my orchids, but that's a lot of money in my world. Thank you for any leads!

Hi,

We have some Peristeria alata I know it's been a few years however since this was posted :P

[fotofashion]

I just ordered one from orchidsbyeli. He is in Puerto Rico but evidently there is no problem with getting it here. It is supposed to be blooming size and I paid $24 + shipping. I'll let you all know when it does arrive. Supposedly it should be here tomorrow.
Beverly A.

[vmax3000]

Originally Posted by IncredibleOrchids

Hi,

We have some Peristeria alata I know it's been a few years however since this was posted :P

Funny thing....I bought some orchids from your ebay site!! Some cute little tolumnias that are doing brilliantly..

[fotofashion]

Perry arrived today in good shape all the way from Puerto Rico. I am a little disappointed in the size of the pbulbs, I thought they would be a bit bigger. The plant is about 3' tall in the pot. His travelling companion was an Epi. lacerum.
I was poking around on eBay and saw at least one other vendor offering P. elata so they are available if you look.
Beverly A.

[vmax3000]

Thanks, Beverly.

I actually located one shortly after I started this thread and purchased it. It came in a ~4 foot long box with 3 pbulbs the size of softballs. It put on 3 new bulbs (and I shared the wealth with a friend ) the first year I had it. Last year, it put on 3 more...I am hoping for blooms this year, as it is in a very large dish style pot and has a very prominent position in my gh! I will definitely post a picture, if it does.