Spring 2012 project- PLANT SUGGESTIONS

[NatalieS]

Originally Posted by The Mutant

I really like NatalieS suggestion, Dendrobium peguanum. Too bad it can't be found at the Canadian vendors...

There were two Canadian vendors that don't have sites, but will send you a catalogue on request, so I might do that. Although, as Camille says, it's better to go with known growers so that you can get an idea of the quality of the plants.

[The Mutant]

Originally Posted by NatalieS

There were two Canadian vendors that don't have sites, but will send you a catalogue on request, so I might do that. Although, as Camille says, it's better to go with known growers so that you can get an idea of the quality of the plants.

It's okay, I live in Sweden so I won't have any problem getting it.

[Val]

Oncidium ornithorhynchum - FS here: Orchideeen-shop.nl - Botanische orchideen
(Claessen Orchideeën, very good quality.)

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by Val

Oncidium ornithorhynchum - FS here: Orchideeen-shop.nl - Botanische orchideen
(Claessen Orchideeën, very good quality.)

Claessen is my all time favorite grower! Super nice, helpful people as well, I met them a few times at dutch shows. I didn't add them to the grower list since they only ship to countries bordering NL: Belgium and Germany. But if the project plant comes from there, I don't mind ordering for several people.

Originally Posted by NatalieS

There were two Canadian vendors that don't have sites, but will send you a catalogue on request, so I might do that. Although, as Camille says, it's better to go with known growers so that you can get an idea of the quality of the plants.

Please add Tropical Gardens Orchids to Canadian vendors list. I had good experience with them and they have nice selection of Neofinetias and Paphs.
Tropical Gardens Orchids
Thank you.

[zxyqu]

Yeah, some of these are great ideas, but have limited availability across all three+ regions. That's why camille and Co needed some help, because you've gotta call the vendors, ask if they have them, ask how many... blah blah blah, lots of time. I would've offered to help, but I'm writing my doctoral thesis right now, and I've only got time to procrastinate on some orchid websites. Not to mention, I'd probably buy a bunch of stuff if I called them, just ask Peter...
Thanks again to those who are helping out!

[The Mutant]

I did some digging through the posts only linking to American vendors and came up with this:

Sophronitis cernua for 19 EUR at Elsner orchids .

Leptotes bicolor for 9.95 EUR at Schwerter Leptotes bicolor - Orchideen der Schwerter Orchideenzucht

And also at a Swedish vendor for 17 EUR Leptotes bicolor

Seidenfadenia (Aerides) mitrata at both Elsner and Scwherter for 14.90 EUR and 17.95 EUR, Elsner orchids Brassavola digbyana var. fimbripetala - Orchideen der Schwerter Orchideenzucht

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by zxyqu

I was going to recommend Phrag besseae, but apparently its kind of pricey, and can be a bit large. So, I'll try and get the ball rolling by suggesting some smaller plants

Ceratostylis philippinensis, $18.00 at Andy's Orchids,
IOSPE PHOTOS

Leptotes bicolor, $24.00 at Andy's
IOSPE PHOTOS


Edit: Removing Neo falcata, as it was previously used.

Inserting:
Seidenfadenia (Aerides) mitrata, $26, Andy's
IOSPE PHOTOS

Sophronitis acuensis or cernua, both at Andy's
IOSPE PHOTOS
IOSPE PHOTOS

The price limitation for US vendors is $20


I love the look of that lycaste aromatica! But it's out the price range too.

[gnathaniel]

Aerangis biloba
Aerangis mystacidii
Amesiella monticola
Angraecum leonis
Dendrobium wassellii
Dendrobium anceps
Dendrobium striolatum
Guarianthe (Cattleya) skinneri
Helcia sanguinolenta
Cattleya (Laelia) lundii
Maxillaria variabilis
Microterangis (Chamaengis) hariotiana
Pholidota chinensis
Rhyncholaelia (Brassavola) glauca

All available from Botanica Ltd. at blooming size for around or less than $20. A couple go over but not by much. As far as I know these are fairly petite and should be okay at intermediate temps; I grow a few of them that IOSPE lists as 'warm to hot' with winter nights in the low 50s F and it doesn't seem to faze them.

If I have time later I'll go through and check for them at EU and CN nurseries; surely something on this list is available everywhere... If anyone feels energetic don't hesitate to look them up yourself, I won't mind!

--Nat

[silken]

Nat these were available at Paramount in Canada from your list:

aerangis biloba - FS $30.00
Guarianthe (Cattleya) skinneri - FS and near FS $35.00
Helcia sanguinolenta - FS $28.00
Cattleya (Laelia) lundii - FS $26.00
Rhyncholaelia (Brassavola) glauca - near FS $26 - $28.00

This is per Paramount's website which is usually up to date.