Summer 2010 plant project suggestions

[marydaniellesantos]

Originally Posted by Izzie

Thought I'd say- Hauserman's will ship to Canada if a plant cannot be found there. And they're having a 20% off sale right now!

I still think it would be neat to do a Dendrobium, even if we aren't doing the moniliforme, and since we've only done one other Den. Some prices are a little higher than $20, but I believe that's mainly in EUR and Canada.....:/

So here goes!
Dendrobium parishii IOSPE PHOTOS
Available at Oak Hill, and Hauserman's.
EU- Orchideen Lucke
:X Can't find one available in Canada, but there are some on ebay...

Dendrobium laevifolium IOSPE PHOTOS
This is one of my favorites, people in Canada would have to order from Hauserman's- Dendrobium laevifolium: Orchids By Hausermann
Großräschener- http://www.orchideenwlodarczyk.de/sh...49ca9296f68a67 not sure about money conversion, is 25 Euros too pricey?

Dendrobium oligophyllum IOSPE PHOTOS
Another charming, easy growing mini.
$15 at Oak Hill
Großräschener- EUR 12.01 Dendrobium oligophyllum - Großräschener Orchids
however....BS at Orchids in our tropics for Canada, is $35....:X

Dendrobium kingianum IOSPE PHOTOS
I know this one is rather common, but I think it would be great for those participants who want an super easy, rewarding plant.
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate has a bunch of different varieties that could really make it interesting! It's also available at Oak Hill for cheap as well.
$24 fs at Paramount- Species
8,90 € at Orchideen- Orchideen Lucke

Dendrobium unicum IOSPE PHOTOS
I know this "unique" den is well love by a few people on here.
Not available in Canada, but is cheap at Hauserman's, which ships to Canada. ($12.99)
EUR 15.00 at Großräschener Dendrobium unicum - Großräschener Orchids

Dendrobium lindleyi (aggregatum) IOSPE PHOTOS
I can't say enough about this hardy little guy.
Not in Canada, but it's $20 at Hauserman's.
EUR 16.00 at Großräschener- Dendrobium lindleyi - Großräschener Orchids
12.50 here- Nardotto e Capello Shop


There's also Dendrobium chrysotoxum IOSPE PHOTOS
but it's pushing it price-wise. $28-30 at Paramount, $25 at Hauserman's, $20 at OH, but it's cheap in Europe- EUR 12,50 Nardotto e Capello Shop
EUR 6,90 Orchideen Lucke, and 15 at Großräschener

The only one of these that I would be able to grow without taking any chances is the Dendrobium parishii.

[flhiker]

Originally Posted by marydaniellesantos

The only one of these that I would be able to grow without taking any chances is the Dendrobium parishii.

Chances are part of the project. You will be surprised what you can grow. Most culture sheets are guidelines not cut in stone. Orchids are very adaptable.

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by flhiker

Chances are part of the project. You will be surprised what you can grow. Most culture sheets are guidelines not cut in stone. Orchids are very adaptable.

As I said, give them some credit Mary!

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by flhiker

Chances are part of the project. You will be surprised what you can grow. Most culture sheets are guidelines not cut in stone. Orchids are very adaptable.

I agree, I've tried things I wouldn't have dared try other wise and in both of the projects I've done it's been really great fun trying something different.