Spring 2009 Project -chat notes

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by cb977

I will be adding the 4 suggested plants in that list along with the Paph henryanum to the http://www.orchidboard.com/community...lant-list.html but according to the information, they don't all work for us so some of them will be in the lower section (the ones we can't use)

For a general idea of temp ranges, I'm using this:
Orchid Care Tips: Temperature

Thanks for checking availability...and noticing the size, Camille

Oops, I forgot to say that Cattleya forbesii is not at Clouds (only on a list that comes up in the search engine, but not in the catalogue) and the one at Paramount is seedling size. Looks like only Angraecum didieri is good out of the four!

[Zoi2]

Thanks Camille, I've got to get some glasses---I can't tell ls from bs
Joann

[cb977]

Originally Posted by camille1585

Oops, I forgot to say that Cattleya forbesii is not at Clouds (only on a list that comes up in the search engine, but not in the catalogue) and the one at Paramount is seedling size. Looks like only Angraecum didieri is good out of the four!

Welllll...actually, no

This is the entry for the didieri on the tentative list now:

Angraecum didieri
IOSPE PHOTOS

Size: up to 8"
Temps: days 82-84, nights 64-65

*Only available in Canada at OIUT for $35

I don't want to put a $35.00 plant on the list. It will just create confusion...and I'm confused enough



The only one I added to the list is Paph henryanum...only because Ramon wanted it so badly

[Zoi2]

I think I found two possible project plants that are available in the US, EU and Canada....price might be a problem. Are we shooting for $25.00?

Epidendrum fragrans (encyclia fragrans): Paramount nfs for $28.00, J & L nbs for $18.00 and several vendors in Europe at close to J & L's price. (Euros)
IOSPE PHOTOS

Helcia sanguinolenta: Paramount fs for $30.00, Andy's bs for $24.00 and Europe close to this.
IOSPE PHOTOS
Joann

[cb977]

Originally Posted by Zoi2

I think I found two possible project plants that are available in the US, EU and Canada....price might be a problem. Are we shooting for $25.00?

Epidendrum fragrans (encyclia fragrans): Paramount nfs for $28.00, J & L nbs for $18.00 and several vendors in Europe at close to J & L's price. (Euros)
IOSPE PHOTOS

Helcia sanguinolenta: Paramount fs for $30.00, Andy's bs for $24.00 and Europe close to this.
IOSPE PHOTOS
Joann

$25 or below is what we try for...of course, if there's something spectacular for just a few dollars more, we'd have to get a general feeling from the players about it but it's not out of the question

That being said, this is from our tentative list;

Encyclia fragrans EU/CAN/USA
(CAN: also in this page The Orchid Shop - Home)

size 16"*,
days 77-79, nights 61-63, can adapt up to 6 degrees warmer or cooler

Too big

On the other hand...I like that second one. I'll do the research on it tomorrow

Thanks

[Zoi2]

Opps, sorry I missed that on the tentative list,
Joann

[cowboy51278]

Originally Posted by cb977

On the other hand...I like that second one. I'll do the research on it tomorrow

Thanks

If it fits what your looking for, try seeing if Botanica Ltd has them. They've had them frequently on Ebay in the past. They're also very easy to deal with.

[cb977]

Speaking of Botanica Ltd...

Joann, they still haven't responded to your question?

[Zoi2]

No they haven't. If I don't hear back by tomorrow afternoon, I'll send a 2nd request and ask about the Helica too.
Joann

[kavanaru]

Originally Posted by cb977

The only one I added to the list is Paph henryanum...only because Ramon wanted it so badly

Thank you... and believe me, even if OW says up to 14" it normally never gets that big..