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Old 03-18-2015, 10:54 AM
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It’s that time you’ve all been waiting for; time to start the spring 2015 plant project !!

For those that haven’t participated in such a project before, here’s the concept: We research orchid species that meet set criteria, and once we have a list of at least 5-6 candidates, all participants vote for their favorite. The winning plant is our project plant that everyone will purchase. Then we can compare notes about culture, give tips to each other (and see who gets it to bloom first!)

These projects are meant to encourage people to try orchids that may not want to grow otherwise, while having the support of many other people growing the same plant. Maybe you think it’s too difficult to grow, or you just don’t like the plant. Even if you start out not liking it, a lot of people in past projects discovered that they did love the plant, and it’s so rewarding to be able to bloom a plant you never thought you’d own!


The ‘rules’ will pretty much follow what has been done in past years, which are designed to include a maximum number of people:

-Temperature: intermediate
-Age/Size: blooming size or near blooming size (should be BS in less than a year), and we usually stick to miniature-small to intermediate sized plants. No monsters!
-Price: Max $20 / $30 CAN / 20€. Like last time the Canada limit is higher, because plants are more
expensive there. Maybe the limit will be increased a bit, I get the feeling that prices have gone up a bit, at least in Europe.
-Availability: available in sufficient numbers/multiple growers for the main regions involved (usually Canada, US and Europe- but this will be decided based on the sign up list)
-Preferably species (easier to find worldwide. Very common hybrids can be considered,if they can be found everywhere)

Once the project is started we may need to tweak the concept a bit if there are really way to many people signed up, and have 2 plants: a cool-intermediate, and a intermediate-warm.

There was a poll posted earlier this year to see what the preferred alliances were. It may be difficult to stick to those, but it gives a good starting point to search for candidates. 2015 Project, Pick an Alliance

Please sign up for the project here:
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...up-thread.html

This thread is to make suggestions and discuss potential plants:

When making suggestions:
1)Please check that it meets the temperature and size criteria
2)In the case of species post the IOSPE link to the plant if possible.
3)Try to research growers that have it, within price range. For lists of reputable growers check previous project threads.
Spring 2012 project- PLANT SUGGESTIONS
Summer 2010 plant project suggestions

Suggestions of other good growers is welcome!

Let's celebrate spring and have some fun!!


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Suggested plants:

Habenaria medusa IOSPE PHOTOS

Orchids by Marlow: $30
Seattle Orchids: $30
Beauty & Lovely: $15
https://www.orchidweb.com/products/h...usae~3530.html: $25
I-W (most say the warmer side of I)


Dendrobium cucumerinum (aka Den cucumeranium and Dockrillia cucumerinia) IOSPE PHOTOS
I C-W (very intermediate)

Orchids by Marlow: $25
https://www.roellke-orchideen.de/ind...t/view/41/1289: EUR 16.5
Botanica Ltd: $20, $25, $45
Al's Orchid Greenhouse: $22
SBOE: $35
Diamond Orchids: $30
Paramount: CA26 (NBS)
Seattle Orchids: $27 (4 available)
Hausermann: $23
Clown Alley: $20


Cattleya walkeriana IOSPE PHOTOS
Cattleya walkeriana
http://seagroveorchids.com/cattleyarelatives.htm
Gold Country Orchids
Orchids By Hausermann: Cattleya walkeriana (Compact Grower) $15
Awards and Trophies
Cattleya & related Species
Andy's Orchids - Orchid Species - Power Search results
H&R has a TON: $15 up to $110 (depending on your preference)
Clown Alley: $30 (semi-alba)


Amesiella monticola IOSPE PHOTOS
I-can go a bit C.

https://www.orchidweb.com/products/a...icola~630.html
Amesiella monticola (3” net pot near blooming size)
Orchids by Marlow - Amesiella monticola
Orchids By Hausermann: Amesiella monticola (formerly philippinense) $15
Botanica Ltd: $22.50
First Rays: $15
J&L: $25
Golden Gate: $25
MSB (EU): EU16
Schwerter: EU 13
H&R: $10
Clown Alley: $20

Dendrobium oligophyllum IOSPE PHOTOS

dendrobiums
Orchids By Hausermann: Dendrobium oligophyllum x sib
Andy's Orchids - Orchid Species - Dendrobium / oligophyllum
Orchideeen-shop.nl: EU 12
Whichmann: EU 15
Clown Alley: $16


Aerangis fastuosa IOSPE PHOTOS
listed as warm but the elevation can make it I-W. Seems to be widely available.

Parkside: $35

Orchids Limited: $30

Orchid Species (UK)
: GBP 15
Cal Orchid: $15
Seattle Orchid: $25
SLO Orchids: $25
Orchids by Hausermann: $10
Tropic Orchidee (EU): EU 22
Al's Orchid Greenhouse: $19
Orchids by Marlow: $23
Popow (EU): EU 15
J&L Orchids: $20 (NBS)
Elsner (EU): EU14[COLOR="Silver"]
Diamond Orchids: $20
Orchideeen-shop.nl - D webwinkel voor orchideen 14


Schoenorchis fragrans IOSPE PHOTOS
Truly Intermediate and can tolerate a bit of cool.

Orchid Species (UK): GBP 20
Orchid Shop (EU): EU14
Elsner (EU): EU14
Botanica Ltd: $30
Diamond Orchids: $25
Natt's: $15

EU
Botanical Orchid Species Shop - Buy orchid species plants including Phalaenopsis species, Paphs, Angraecum, Bulbophyllum and lots more 20p
http://www.orchideenwlodarczyk.de/ 15e



Aerangis luteo-alba IOSPE PHOTOS
(you will likely have to get var rhodosticta as plain luteo-alba is rarely seen). Truly I neither W or C. It can go warm and go cool but no lower than 55F (12C). Widely available

Orchids Limited: $35
Diamond Orchids: $25
Marble Branch: $22
Botanica Ltd: $30, $65
Tropic: EU20
Schwerter: EU10
Akerne: EU15
USA
Welcome to Orchids By Hausermann On-Line Orchid catalog. (rhodostica) 20
Orchideeen-shop.nl - D webwinkel voor orchideen 15
Clown Alley: $15


Oeoniella polystachys IOSPE PHOTOS
you need to make sure you are buying the small kind. I-and can go C.

Odom's orchids: $35
Orchid Species (UK): GBP25
Roelke: EU16.50
Exotic Orchids of Maui: $15
First Rays: $20
Orchids Amore: $20
Botanica Ltd: $25
Orchidee: EU14
Schwerter: EU10
H&R: $20

Paphiopedilum niveumIOSPE PHOTOS
- I-W

Orchids Limited: $35
Orchid species (UK): GBP17
Popow (EU): EU49
Nicky's (AU): 55
Orchid Inn: $40
Paramount (CA): CAN 32


Cattleya (laelia) pumila or dayana/bicalhoi (see post 13)
Laelia dayana - I neither W or C
IOSPE PHOTOS
SBOE: $50 coerulea form.
Laelia at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate: $25-$50 depending on choice (they have 6)
MS Orchideen: EU8
Orchids by Marlow: $25
Elsner: EU19
Miranda: $25
Grbraschener: EU19
Paramount (CA): CA28


Laelia pumila - I neither W or C


SBOE: $25-$50 (they have 6 types to choose from)
Orchids Limited: $40
Miranda: $80
Grobraschner: EU24
Seattle Orchids: $30
Paramount: CA25
Orchideeen-shop.nl - D webwinkel voor orchideen pumila 15

Laelia jongheana - I-C

Diamond Orchids: $50
SBOE: $50
Miranda: $45
Grobraschener: EU17
MBS Orchideen: EU10
Orchid species (UK): GBP25
Elsner: EU17

Laelia alaorii - I W to C (wide variation)


Diamond Orchids: $25
SBOE: $25
Elsner: EU22
SBOE: $25
Sunset Valley Orchids (SVO): $15

Laelia praestans - I-C

SBOE: $25-$35 (they have 4 types to choose from)
MSB Orchideen: EU17
Paramount: CA24

Laelia sincorana
SBOE: $25
Miranda: $25-$35
Grobraschener: EU27
Paramount: CA22 (seedling)
EU
Orchideeen-shop.nl - D webwinkel voor orchideen NBS 14


Dendrobium moniliforme IOSPE PHOTOS
I-C These vary greatly.


New World Orchids
: $25 and up (tons to choose from)
Orchids Limited: $25-$30
Roelke: EU16.50
Australia: 7
Andy's: $26
Paramount (CA): CA28[COLOR="Silver"]
Clouds (CA): CAN20USA
Orchideeen-shop.nl - D webwinkel voor orchideen 12


Dendrobium trantuanii (aka tuananhii)
IOSPE PHOTOS

Orchids by Marlow - Dendrobium trantuanii (2" pot): $25
Andy's usually has it too, but it is not on their site.
dendrobiumsParkside: $20
https://www.orchidweb.com/products/d...anii~2729.html: $45
Dendrobium trantuanii: $30
http://www.orchids-site.com/store/p3...rantuanii.html: $15 - I don't know this vendor.
Roellke: EU16.50
Orchid shop: EU12
Popow: EU15
Wichmann: EU15[/QUOTE]


Eurychone rothschildiana IOSPE PHOTOS
I-W (can get down to 55F (12C) in winter).


Exotic Orchids of Maui: $15
Botanica Ltd: $25
Orchid species UK: has galeandra: GBP25
First Rays: $22
Cal Orchid: $20
Orchids by Marlow: $25

Chiloschista lunifera (leafless) I-W IOSPE PHOTOS

Orchids Limited: $30
Orchid species (UK): GBP20
Seattle Orchid: $27
Diamond Orchids: $25
Schwerter: EU15
Natt's: $25
OOI (at Redlands, you can preorder and pickup in May): $15

Dyakia hendersoniana - I-W IOSPE PHOTOS

Asuka: $47
Al's Orchid: $19
OOI (they are usually at Redlands so you can preorder and pickup in May): $15
H&R: $10
Clown Alley: $20


Podangis dactyloceras - I-W IOSPE PHOTOS

Orchids Limited: $30
Marlows: $22
Orchid species (UK): GBP20
Parkside: $25
Curlin (EU): EU12.50
Hausermann: $15
Diamond Orchids: $25-$30
Al's Orchid: $16
Cal Orchid: $20
New World: $20
Roellke: EU16.50
Orchid Shope: EU7
J&L: $20
Wichmann: EU18
Paramount (CA): CAN28
Orchids by Marlow - Home 22 (3 left)
H&R: $15, $25
Clown Alley: $15


Dendrobium dichaeoides - I-C (It can take a bit of heat as long as not direct sun and not for too long)

IOSPE PHOTOS

Andy's: $32
Elsner: EU17
Beauty & Lovely: $45
Ecuagenera (they come to Redlands so you can preorder and pickup): $on their price list
Grobraschener: EU19

Dendrobium laevifolium - I-C (can grow warm as long as not direct sun)

IOSPE PHOTOS

Orchids Limited: $35
Marble Branch: $12
Orchids by Marlow: $25
Hausermann: $16
Elsner: EU17
Grobraschener: EU27
Natt's: $25-$35
Parkside: $18
Paramount (CA): CAN30 NBS

Sarcochilus hartmannii - listed as W-C, but every site says they are temp tolerant and easy to grow.

IOSPE PHOTOS

SBOE: $25, $35
Australian Orchids: AU12
Roellke: EUR8
Paramount (CAN): CAN28
Elsner: EUR15
Orchids Limited: $30

Dendrobium aberrans
J&L Orchids ~ Home Page 25
Andy's Orchids - Orchid Species - Orchids - Species Specialist - Orchids on a stick NBS 16
H&R: $8
Orchids Limited: $25
Seattle Orchid: $23
Marlow's: $19
Schwerter: EUR 10
Elsner: EUR12
Kopf: EUR 16
Paramount (CAN): CAN30
Orchideeen-shop.nl - D webwinkel voor orchideen 10

Cattleya luteola - I C-W
IOSPE PHOTOS

Orchids Limited
: $35
Gold Country Orchids: $15
Little Brook Orchids: $25
Clown Alley: $20
Orchicultura: EUR19.50
H&R: $10


Bulbo lobbii or dearei

Orchideeen-shop.nl - D webwinkel voor orchideen (both) 14-15

Phal (Kingidium) deliciosum/deliciosa

EU
Orchideeen-shop.nl - D webwinkel voor orchideen 14

Dendrobium tetragonum
USA
J&L Orchids ~ Home Page 20
EU
Orchideeen-shop.nl - D webwinkel voor orchideen 14



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Excluded plants, for various reasons



Grammatophyllum martae (too large)

Dendrobium amethystoglossum (gets quite large, also trouble finding vendors)
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I nominate Habenaria medusa ( well actually any Habenaria spp. ). Habenarias are fascinating orchids because they require a dormant period.

Details
IOSPE PHOTOS
Temps
Break dormancy in Spring and grow thru Summer/Fall. Temps shouldn't be an issue -at least in the Northern Hemisphere.
Cultivation
I grew mine with ease in a shaded south-facing/west window. No special fertilisation requirements.
Price
More towards $30
Habenaria medusa
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I'm going to nominate Dendrobium Cucumerinum, also sold as Dendrobium Cucumeranium and Dockrillia Cucumerinia also known as The Cucumber Orchid or the Gherkin Orchid. I've seen this one available for sale all over the place.

IOSPE PHOTOS
Temp: Depends on who you ask, looks like it can thrive in a lot of temperature conditions, IOSPE says from Cool to Hot. Seattle Orchid says Intermediate to Warm.
Looks like most of the plants I have seen available are blooming size.
Price is between 20 and 30$ depending on where you buy it.
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Grammatophyllum martae or dendrobium amethystoglossum. Not many people have these in their collections but they can be bought anywhere! I'd like to see more people grow these, plus then I have an excuse to buy them lol
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I'm going to nominate Dendrobium Cucumerinum, also sold as Dendrobium Cucumeranium and Dockrillia Cucumerinia also known as The Cucumber Orchid or the Gherkin Orchid. I've seen this one available for sale all over the place.

IOSPE PHOTOS
Temp: Depends on who you ask, looks like it can thrive in a lot of temperature conditions, IOSPE says from Cool to Hot. Seattle Orchid says Intermediate to Warm.
Looks like most of the plants I have seen available are blooming size.
Price is between 20 and 30$ depending on where you buy it.
Those are darling but not sure about the "short lived foul smelling" flowers lol.
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Those are darling but not sure about the "short lived foul smelling" flowers lol.
Good point, some people may not like stinkers! The thing is, this one you have to get pretty close to smell it and the flowers are really cute. I'd like to try it and may get one, even if it's not chosen as the project plant.

I'm open to anything though. I have a bulbo that I bought as a seedling on a whim because it was like 7$. I later found out that the flowers smell like rotten meat, stinky cheese or cat pee, depending on who you talk to. I'm okay with this. The flower is gorgeous so I can let go of the fact that it reeks. LOL!
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Here are two suggestions that seem to fit the small and easy to find list:

Cattleya walkeriana IOSPE PHOTOS
Amesiella monticola IOSPE PHOTOS
Dendrobium oligophyllum IOSPE PHOTOS

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Nominating Aerangis fastuosa and Schoenorchis fragrans. Both of them stay very small, are usually available, and grow in intermediate temperatures.
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I would be perfectly happy with any of the suggestions so far (except Schoenorchis fragrans, which I already own, and which is exceedingly slow growing) and in fact have considered a few of them before. However, I'd like to add my 2 cents:
Aerangis luteo-alba
IOSPE PHOTOS
Temps: looks like I/W, tolerating a wide range from around 50F to mid-80s
Cultivation: the only downside is possibly that it needs high and consistent humidity.
Price: $15 here, possibly not quite blooming size, but available elsewhere for mid-20s.


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I would be perfectly happy with any of the suggestions so far (except Schoenorchis fragrans, which I already own, and which is exceedingly slow growing) and in fact have considered a few of them before. However, I'd like to add my 2 cents:
Aerangis luteo-alba
IOSPE PHOTOS
Temps: looks like I/W, tolerating a wide range from around 50F to mid-80s
Cultivation: the only downside is possibly that it needs high and consistent humidity.
Price: $15 here, possibly not quite blooming size, but available elsewhere for mid-20s.


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Ooh!! I have wanted to try that one for a while!

I also have Schoenorchis Fragrans and agree that it is very slow growing. I've had mine for about a year now and it has grown a leaf, just the one and it had started growing it before I bought it. I had to figure out how much light it wanted so I'm sure that set it back a bit.
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