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03-23-2008, 12:19 AM
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Peristeria elata, where to find one?
Does anyone know of a good and REASONABLE source that sells P. elata? The only place I have found wants upwards of $200 for a plant....um, I love my orchids, but that's a lot of money in my world.  Thank you for any leads! |
03-23-2008, 04:31 AM
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There aren't many people that come to mind that sell this species, but try Jerry Fischer at Orchids Limited.
Who is selling Peristeria elata at $300? How large is this specimen?
-Pat
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03-23-2008, 07:45 AM
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Woodstream carries Peristeria pendula .. you might call or email them to see if they have an elata .. 
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03-23-2008, 08:45 AM
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Vanessa, this is one I've had on my wish-list forever! I had made arrangements for one of the vendors from Malaysia to bring one to the WOC for me at $25.00! When I got there, he told me he couldn't bring it because the permit to bring in just one of them was too high a price...and the search continues  |
03-23-2008, 11:57 AM
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Peristeria alata is a CITES Appendix I orchid, so there is no wonder you can't get one imported!
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03-23-2008, 12:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ray
Peristeria alata is a CITES Appendix I orchid, so there is no wonder you can't get one imported!
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I was hoping that it could get in with all the plants they were importing for the WOC...very disappointing to find it wasn't there...and the vendor felt terrible  |
03-23-2008, 12:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mahon
There aren't many people that come to mind that sell this species, but try Jerry Fischer at Orchids Limited.
Who is selling Peristeria elata at $300? How large is this specimen?
-Pat
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Funny that you should mention Orchids Limited, as that was where I found the plant in question. They have it marked in an 8 inch pot, so it's huge. EFG had them had the WOC for $45 and I am now kicking myself for passing on them, thinking I might find one for a little cheaper....  I will check the ebay auctions. Thank you guys for all of the responses. I may have a place to spend my government check........  |
03-23-2008, 12:20 PM
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EFG had them had the WOC for $45
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 I didn't see them!!! |
03-23-2008, 12:26 PM
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They were hidden in the back under one of the big photos of their Phaius hybrids in spectacular bloom! They had some of the most fascinating plants, in general..non-orchids and orchids, alike. I loved their volcano and could have sat in front of it all day....so relaxing. I sent them an email, along with Woodstream, inquiring as to P. elata availability....  The ebay sales links have two beautiful plants. I may indulge in one, if EFG or Woodstream doesn't have them. |
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