Spring 2009 Project -chat notes - Page 17 - Orchid Board

shams · #**161** 03-22-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shadytrake

What about adding this one to the list. It was discussed in the mystery project...not sure if it was used or not.

Maxillaria variabilis
IOSPE PHOTOS
*Note: there is also a red version of this.

Size up to 8", moderate bright dappled light, summer temps 81F-83F, nights 59F-60F, humidity 70-75% then 55-60% during winter rest, potted or mounted
(W)

US - Andy's, SBOE,
CAN - Not sure...need to do some more looking
EU - was available at last check for the mystery project not sure if still available
AUT - Hills District Orchids...but I can't find price

or the Maxillaria cucullata (I think it's a little bigger)
IOSPE PHOTOS

US - Andy's
CAN - Paramount
EU - Not sure
AUT - Hills District I think

What do you think? I'll do some more research later...off to Orchid meeting.

Maxillaria variabilis Is not available in Canada

LauraN · #**162** 03-22-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cb977

The Bulb dearei is now back on the tentative list...although it is considered a warm-grower, but not by much. We can decide on it at the end.

When the time comes, we'll either find it here...or we won't

If that happens, we'll just do what we've done in the past...

if the winning plant is not attainable, then the plant that gets the next highest number of votes is the plant we search for...and so on, and so on...

Yes, the dearii should be considered a warm grower...it got a bit cold in the orchid room this winter and this one shows the most damage of them all. I am hoping that I didn't lose the entire plant

cb977 · #**163** 03-22-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LauraN

Yes, the dearii should be considered a warm grower...it got a bit cold in the orchid room this winter and this one shows the most damage of them all. I am hoping that I didn't lose the entire plant

Thanks for the info, Laura

I say we remove this from the list...anybody agree?

MuscleGirl'sHobby · #**164** 03-22-2009, 08:43 PM

Yes, I'd agree it sounds too warm for our project... as much as I like it. Oh well... TC candidate

I also wanted to suggest another vendor to check with. I've not ordered from them, but they have a huge facility and claim to have many species and minatures. Their website is fun

Anyhow, it's White Oak Orchids White Oak Orchids

cb977 · #**165** 03-22-2009, 08:49 PM

Took a quick peek at their site...I see lots of species!

Does anybody have experience with this company?

Thanks for the suggestion, Nichole

flhiker · #**166** 03-22-2009, 09:00 PM

Has the next chat been scheduled? That white oak site has some nice stuff from what I can see from the pictures but I can't view the shop online link. there is a page load error. What are the prices like?

MuscleGirl'sHobby · #**167** 03-22-2009, 09:06 PM

Here is their Price List. Yeah, I wasn't able to view the "shop online" link, but they do have a list of all genera available and it says to contact them with any specific needs/questions. It's all under the "sales" tab on their website.

cb977 · #**168** 03-22-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by flhiker

Has the next chat been scheduled? That white oak site has some nice stuff from what I can see from the pictures but I can't view the shop online link. there is a page load error. What are the prices like?

I'm hoping to get the list from J&L soon...once we have that, I'll schedule a chat. I'd really like to have a working list with the research already done prior to us chatting again.

Hopefully, one of the others will also get back to me but nothing yet

If anybody has any positive past experience with White Oak, I'll contact them too. With so much $$$ involved, I'd hate to take a chance on a non-reputable vendor.
This place looks like a great place to do some shopping but for the project, I'd like some reassurance

kavanaru · #**169** 03-23-2009, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by shams

Maxillaria variabilis Is not available in Canada

Furthermore, even though it is about 12" tall "PB + leaf), the plant itself tends to be very large and have a creeping rhizome that would make it difficult to handle for most people (My opinion)

http://www.belizebotanic.org/images/...riabilis-6.jpg

kavanaru · #**170** 03-23-2009, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LauraN

Yes, the dearii should be considered a warm grower...it got a bit cold in the orchid room this winter and this one shows the most damage of them all. I am hoping that I didn't lose the entire plant

Laura, how cold was "a bit cold"? My plant grows and bloom fine under intermadiate conditions (upper range of intermediate, but sometimes with cooler temps at night)... Same as my Sophonitis cernua, which is available everywhere I think, and could be a good candidate for the project too: Orchid of the Week Library: Sophronitis cernua Cattleya Orchid Source - Sophronitis cernua