Project 6 -Project Plant Suggestions

[cb977]

I felt terrible about wasting all that gas running up there so to justify it I picked up a Brassavola jimminey cricket.

I hope Jim didn't hurt himself too badly

Thanks for taking the time to check on this one for us...if they won't have 34 available then it doesn't make sense to waste time discussing it. Your efforts are appreciated

[gixrj18]

So, where can I see the actual list?

[shakkai]

This is the list that Sue is maintaining. The list of plants we're considering is at the top, then there are two other sections: 1 for plants that aren't available everywhere, and others were suggested but that are not right for the project because of one reason or another.

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...lant-list.html

[shams]

So.. I went to the show in London Ontario, and goodnews for the 3 Canadian participants in this gig. Between Yvonne's Orchid Fancy (Schriebers Orchids) and Orchids in Our Tropics.... I would say that almost all of the specimens on our list is in Ontario (One of them seemed to have jumped into my bag today.... don't tell!)

I saw most of them at the show..... I don't know why I was surprised at how small the plants we've got on our list are.... I guess that's why I was getting the sizes wrong when I was looking for plants here.

I also saw that downward growing plant there, Gongora armeniaca. It was rather big I think also. It was medium sized and I know it wasn't fully grown yet. :P Good thing we took it off

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by shams

So.. I went to the show in London Ontario, and goodnews for the 3 Canadian participants in this gig. Between Yvonne's Orchid Fancy (Schriebers Orchids) and Orchids in Our Tropics.... I would say that almost all of the specimens on our list is in Ontario

So Schreibers is a good vendor? That would mean that we can add Lycaste aromatica and Promenaea xanthina to the list!!

[shams]

Originally Posted by camille1585

So Schreibers is a good vendor? That would mean that we can add Lycaste aromatica and Promenaea xanthina to the list!!

They are SUCH a cute couple, and have really nice plants

[cb977]

Lycaste aromatica
IOSPE says medium to large which leads me to believe it's a no-go
*Orchidwiz has it listed at 24"...not good for us

Promenaea xanthina is now #19 on the list

[kavanaru]

and you will say, I am sick I am now in the Hoetl Room, helping a friend who has drunk to much in the party downstairs, and used the chance to have a look here... addictions are TERRIBLE

Lycaste aromatica: YES YES YES YES YES YES

and now, I really need to go... before someone see me and attempt to kill me

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by cb977

So, that was the final question mark for the Lycaste...Canadian availability? Do I put it on the list?

If it was up to me, it would be on the list! Shannan saw it at the RHS London Orchid Show, and she says its a large small sized plant (if you understand what I mean) Short plants, but some were in what seemed like 9' pots.
So it looks like this might be a no-no plant unfortunately

[shakkai]

Here is a pic... unfortunately, none of the aromatica had leaves, so I could only judge from the pseudobulbs....

I would say that the names were written on 2x3 inch black cards, for size reference....