Project 4 - Launch

[shakkai]

Originally Posted by justatypn

Sue, sometimes I forget you have expanded beyond your previous enviroment. With being an indoor grower, orchids are easier to me to adapt to the I/W...but not to mention I would think this refers to many in community. I know my pluerothallis is finally coming out of it enviromental adjustments many months after arrival. Would definitely not want to go into this project knowing it's temp conditions would stall for some and flourish for others.

I agree! If its really going to struggle for people, take it off the list... I realise that for the majority of people warm temps in summer are the rule, rather than the execption. So those plants that are I-W are ideal.

For me, just getting up to Intermediate is somewhat of a challenge outside of the 'hottest' summer months. My Min/Max thermometer has registered the following temps in my growing area so far for the month of July: Min approx. 16C/60F, Max 21C/70F. This fits with averages I've seen, so isn't anything unusual. I really couldn't guarantee anything temps higher than 70F.

Sue, I think we're feeling the same thing, but for opposite reasons! I know that if a Phal or other warmer grower is chosen, it will be a risk for me. But, it is a project, and by doing it I'll know first-hand what works and what doesn't.

[cb977]

We'll come to a happy conclusion for everybody by the time Phase One of the project is completed
This is all part of learning about what's out there

I see some new suggestions and a few names to be added to the list...got a busy day so I'll take care of it all later today

[cb977]

Originally Posted by flhiker

Your not kidding it just stunned my wallet for $35.00

I feel that same urge! It's on my ever-growing wish list

[cb977]

Originally Posted by gixrj18

L. superbiens, Enc. polybulbon,or Den. wardianum?

Hi Jasen

Thanks for the suggestions

I've added E polybulbon...it's a real cutie

The other two are too large for our project.
Anything that is described as medium-large doesn't work for us. Some folks are dealing with real space issues so it needs to be small or compact.

See ya later

[cb977]

If anybody has a little extra time today, could you do a little research for the availability of these plants?
I have my club meeting this afternoon so won't have the time before our chat.

Thanks in advance

Pleurothallis ornata - (shakkai)
http://www.andysorchids.com/picturef...thallis%20orna ta%20(schiedei)
Available in Europe

Epidendrum pseudepidendrum - (gixrj18, cb977)
IOSPE PHOTOS

Cattleya forbesii - (gixrj18)
Cattleya Orchid Source - Cattleya forbesii Species Orchid

Encyclia polybulbon - (gixrj18)
IOSPE PHOTOS

[Dorothy]

Quickly I found -
Catt forbesii @ M&M (EU) & Paramount (CA) = forbesii var alba

Epidendrum pseudoepidendrum @ M&M & Yvonne's (CA) & Paramount (CA)
I didn't check the brazil vendors

I didn't find encyclia polybulbon or pleurothallis ornata at M&M or paramount or cloud's or yvonne's

Anyone can check their submissions at the vendors on this site
The Orchid Mall - Plant Sources
This page is USA vendors but there are orchid plant sources from all over the world

[cb977]

Thanks, D
I'll make the adjustments on the list later.

[shakkai]

Cat. forbesii is available in various places here, as is
Epidendrum pseudoepidendrum. Put my name on the Epi - its one I've been wanting to try out...

Pluerothallis ornata is available from Orchideen Wubben (the vendor mentioned by Ludisia).

I found Encyclia polybulbon at Orchideen Lenhard - never ordered from them... maybe someone else has experience with them?? Put my name against that one as well, it is such a cute little plant!

[Frdemetr]

I won't chat tonight, so follows the Brazil availability for newer ones:

Pleurothallis ornata - not available (amongst more than one thousand Plerothallis Shakkai choosed one - of the few - not available in Brazil nor Ecuador!!)

Epidendrum pseudepidendrum - OK!

Cattleya forbesii - OK, of course!

Encyclia polybulbon - OK! (as Dinema polybulbon)

Good chat!

[shakkai]

Originally Posted by Frdemetr

Pleurothallis ornata - not available (amongst more than one thousand Plerothallis Shakkai choosed one - of the few - not available in Brazil nor Ecuador!!)

Now... how did I do that?!

Of, course, I'd be happy with any Pleurothallis... but this one really caught my eye because it was so unique.

PS. It might be listed under a Synonym? Specklinia ornata (Rchb. f.) Luer 2004; Stelis ornata (Rchb. f.) Pridgeon & M.W. Chase 2001