Summer 2010 plant project suggestions

[flhiker]

Originally Posted by camille1585

After a lot of searching, I managed to find 1 more orchid that is available in Canada as well, in case any canadians join in. Unfortunately there are extremely few orchids below $25, let alone $20 over there, but here it is anyway.

Cattleya intermedia: (the IOSPE photo is not so good)
Oak Hill- $6-15 depending on pot size
Nardotto- 12,50€, Großräschen- 20€
Paramount- minimum $26

I agree they are more expensive there. Maybe we should raise the price to 25 for Canadian's. I know it seem unfair but there's are routinely more expensive.

[quiltergal]

This is SBOE's shipping policy.

Shipping in the United States (with exception of Alaska and Hawaii - see below)
Notice: Plant-orders to be shipped to Florida and Louisiana need to be held in quarantine for one month prior to shipment.
The delicacy of orchids requires that they not be left long on doorsteps during harsh winters and summers. Cymbidiums and cymbidium flowers can suffer at temperatures below 30°F. Phalaenopsis can stand temperatures of down to 40°F for brief periods of time.If the recipient is unlikely to be home to receive the package, we recommend shipping to work (unless the building is highly secure) or the address of a neighbor. During bad weather, we recommend shipping standard overnight, in conjunction with insulated packing and a heat pack to allow immediate shipping of your gift. During severe weather we hold shipments Shipping days are generally Monday through Wednesday, with packages going 2nd day Federal Express and arriving Wednesday through Friday. Most orders, when they are straightforward and we are able to fill them, go out the same or the following week. Orders may take longer at peak times such as the Spring Show, Orchid Fair, Fall Open House, and gift-giving holidays.

[flhiker]

Originally Posted by quiltergal

This is SBOE's shipping policy.

Shipping in the United States (with exception of Alaska and Hawaii - see below)
Notice: Plant-orders to be shipped to Florida and Louisiana need to be held in quarantine for one month prior to shipment.
The delicacy of orchids requires that they not be left long on doorsteps during harsh winters and summers. Cymbidiums and cymbidium flowers can suffer at temperatures below 30°F. Phalaenopsis can stand temperatures of down to 40°F for brief periods of time.If the recipient is unlikely to be home to receive the package, we recommend shipping to work (unless the building is highly secure) or the address of a neighbor. During bad weather, we recommend shipping standard overnight, in conjunction with insulated packing and a heat pack to allow immediate shipping of your gift. During severe weather we hold shipments Shipping days are generally Monday through Wednesday, with packages going 2nd day Federal Express and arriving Wednesday through Friday. Most orders, when they are straightforward and we are able to fill them, go out the same or the following week. Orders may take longer at peak times such as the Spring Show, Orchid Fair, Fall Open House, and gift-giving holidays.

Thank you we will not use them as a source!

[kavanaru]

ok, here some suggestions from my side. I am having some problems with my internet connection, therefore is someone else could check for their availability in USA/CAN, it would be highly appreciated:

Plants available in Europe at http://www.orchideen.com/Shop/: (also at some other shops)

1. Ancistrochilus rothschildianus IOSPE PHOTOS
2. Calanthe rosea IOSPE PHOTOS
3. Calanthe triplicata IOSPE PHOTOS
4. Catasetum or Cycnoches: most species have similar growing conditions. I thaught that base on that, we could let it free to each one, to get the species they want or find...
5. Cymbidium dayanum IOSPE PHOTOS
6. Dendrobium bellatulum IOSPE PHOTOS
7. Dendrobium formosum IOSPE PHOTOS
8. Dendrochilum wenzelii (there is a red and a yellow form) IOSPE PHOTOS
9. Encyclia cordigera IOSPE PHOTOS
10. Galeandra baueri IOSPE PHOTOS
11. Ionopsis utriculariodes IOSPE PHOTOS
12. Masdevallia asterotricha IOSPE PHOTOS
13. Maxillaria tenuifolia IOSPE PHOTOS
14. Rhyncostylis gigantea (several color forms) IOSPE PHOTOS
15. Trisetella cordeliae IOSPE PHOTOS

[flhiker]

Originally Posted by kavanaru

ok, here some suggestions from my side. I am having some problems with my internet connection, therefore is someone else could check for their availability in USA/CAN, it would be highly appreciated:

Plants available in Europe at http://www.orchideen.com/Shop/:

1. Ancistrochilus rothschildianus IOSPE PHOTOS
2. Calanthe rosea IOSPE PHOTOS
3. Calanthe triplicata IOSPE PHOTOS
4. Catasetum or Cycnoches: most species have similar growing conditions. I thaught that base on that, we could let it free to each one, to get the species they want or find...
5. Cymbidium dayanum IOSPE PHOTOS
6. Dendrobium bellatulum IOSPE PHOTOS
7. Dendrobium formosum IOSPE PHOTOS
8. Dendrochilum wenzelii (there is a red and a yellow form) IOSPE PHOTOS
9. Encyclia cordigera IOSPE PHOTOS
10. Galeandra baueri IOSPE PHOTOS
11. Ionopsis utriculariodes IOSPE PHOTOS
12. Masdevallia asterotricha IOSPE PHOTOS
13. Maxillaria tenuifolia IOSPE PHOTOS
14. Rhyncostylis gigantea (several color forms) IOSPE PHOTOS
15. Trisetella cordeliae IOSPE PHOTOS

Wow Ramon. I will look for these in the the States and Europe as soon as I can. I've been interested in getting a Ionopsis utriculariodes for awhile now. A Florida native.

[camille1585]

Nice to see the french flag by your name Ramon!
And what a very nice list of plants!

I can check for availability in Canada. Dave, is there a reason that Orchids in our Tropics is not listed a a canada vendor on the first page? Are they not good?

[flhiker]

Originally Posted by camille1585

Nice to see the french flag by your name Ramon!
And what a very nice list of plants!

I can check for availability in Canada. Dave, is there a reason that Orchids in our Tropics is not listed a a canada vendor on the first page? Are they not good?

Must have overlooked them. I will add it.

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by kavanaru

ok, here some suggestions from my side. I am having some problems with my internet connection, therefore is someone else could check for their availability in USA/CAN, it would be highly appreciated:

Plants available in Europe at http://www.orchideen.com/Shop/: (also at some other shops)

1. Ancistrochilus rothschildianus IOSPE PHOTOS
2. Calanthe rosea IOSPE PHOTOS
3. Calanthe triplicata IOSPE PHOTOS
4. Catasetum or Cycnoches: most species have similar growing conditions. I thaught that base on that, we could let it free to each one, to get the species they want or find...
5. Cymbidium dayanum IOSPE PHOTOS
6. Dendrobium bellatulum IOSPE PHOTOS
7. Dendrobium formosum IOSPE PHOTOS
8. Dendrochilum wenzelii (there is a red and a yellow form) IOSPE PHOTOS OIOT $30 (I think the red version is stunning! )
9. Encyclia cordigera IOSPE PHOTOS
10. Galeandra baueri IOSPE PHOTOS
11. Ionopsis utriculariodes IOSPE PHOTOS
12. Masdevallia asterotricha IOSPE PHOTOS
13. Maxillaria tenuifolia IOSPE PHOTOS OIOT $35
14. Rhyncostylis gigantea (several color forms) IOSPE PHOTOS Paramount $24-28
15. Trisetella cordeliae IOSPE PHOTOS

Only found 3 in canada... OIOT is Orchids in Our Tropics

Dave, one thing I thought of is that that perhaphs there should be a deadline for joining the project. For now there's no one from Canada, so we've listed quite a few orchids not available there (and we should continue listing those orchids for now). If a canadian joins at the last minute (like the day before the poll for example) we might not have enough plants available in all 3 places to have a decent poll.

[kavanaru]

Originally Posted by camille1585

Only found 3 in canada... OIOT is Orchids in Our Tropics

Cycnoches are also available iun Canada Species

[kavanaru]

Dave, those are all available in Europe.... just need to check for USA/CAN. Thanks!