Mini/Compact Phrags - Orchid Board

orchidegg · #1 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 12:23 AM

Hi all,
I see some vendors are selling some "mini/compact" hybrids. Wondering if any of you are growing them and how big do they actually get? I mean the whole plant? I love phrags but I haven't much room so very curious. Thanks for any help

quiltergal · #2 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 02:11 AM

I'm interested in this answer too. I was drooling over the compacts Woodstream has on their website. I don't want to get too excited though if they really aren't that small.

smartie2000 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 02:27 AM

I'd say they don't get too big. If you have room for an oncidium intergenetic, then you'll have room for a compact phrag hybrid like Phrag Olaf Gruss. I'd call it a moderate sized orchid

kavanaru · #4 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 02:59 AM

Which Hybrids are those offered? I think the answer would depends on that...

Paph Olaf Gruss is quite compact, Phrag Wössen is very small... Never seen Phrag. Pink Panther, but I would assume it is also quite small too....

whygreenberg · #5 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 10:33 AM

Allow me... Woodstream Orchids

Terri, you and I are SO on the same page!! I might faint here just thinking about potentially being able to get some mini pink Phrags.

orchidegg · #6 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by whygreenberg

Allow me... Woodstream Orchids

Terri, you and I are SO on the same page!! I might faint here just thinking about potentially being able to get some mini pink Phrags.

yep, those would be the ones I have been contemplating

sooo tempting...

quiltergal · #7 (**permalink**) 05-08-2009, 02:24 AM

Ooo la la! I get light headed just thinking about them! Too funny Yvan! You and I have very similar taste in plants.

Could be due to our tiny growing space....or lack there of!

orchidegg · #8 (**permalink**) 05-08-2009, 05:58 PM

Hm, well i think I'll take the plunge and order one...or two-lol!

quiltingwacko · #9 (**permalink**) 05-08-2009, 06:59 PM

Oh Woodstream is incredible!

I am phragged out from the local orchid show though. I cannot buy anything unless something dies.

No room at the inn.

Carol

orchidegg · #10 (**permalink**) 05-09-2009, 12:25 AM

I asked Woodstream about the size and here is their reply "The leaf span for first bloom could be 6-8 inches leaf span in a 2-3" pot depending on cross. Have several crosses with 8-10 growths in 4-5 inch pots when a few years old with 10-12 inch leaf span." Are you sure you have no room? lol!