Spring 2015 plant project: FIRST VOTE! (PARTICIPANTS ONLY)

[RandomGemini]

Originally Posted by camille1585

Check one of my posts earlier in this thread. Melissa did all the research on it and found several growers. I'm not familiar with many of them, but then again I'm not in the USA...

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I didn't check the sites for plant size, I assumed she had done that. NBS is also fine, but nothing smaller

Yeah... only 5 of the vendors she listed had plants at NBS. 2 of them charge prices above the parameters for the project and have limited quantities only. So that leaves 3 that might have enough for the project. One of them was Andy's, but when I double checked, the listing for this plant seems to have been pulled. Maybe they sold out.. This is a total bummer because I do love that cattleya. What a gorgeous flower.

[Leafmite]

I did not see Cattleya aclandiae listed today on Andy's site (it was definitely there last week). Maybe it would be best for someone to call them and check. I got my seedling from Oak Hill Gardens but they are no more.

[shadytrake]

All,

Remember this is not the final vote. This is the poll to narrow down. We will call/email the vendors to verify actual availability in the next round.

According to all of the research I did, these can bloom in 2" sized pots. Therefore I considered them BS.

I thought we agreed that the cost had increased in the USA to at least $25. It is extremely difficult to get some of these plants at BS for under $20.

H&R has 2 types to choose from (one NBS and one BS) Both are $25
Gold Country has BS for $15
Exotic Orchids of Maui has several types from $8 to $35
Seagrove has BS for $20

It doesn't matter to me one way or the other if you want to strike it. I just thought it made a nice addition to the list. I bow to the majority.

[RandomGemini]

The two vendors that were outside the scope had the plants listed for 40$ and 50$. I'm fine with whatever. I love the plant. Just want to be sure everyone can get one.

I am also not intending to create drama or step on toes. I apologize if that's what I've ended up doing as it's not what I intended at all. I really do appreciate your hard work on this project Melissa.

[shadytrake]

Originally Posted by RandomGemini

The two vendors that were outside the scope had the plants listed for 40$ and 50$. I'm fine with whatever. I love the plant. Just want to be sure everyone can get one.

I am also not intending to create drama or step on toes. I apologize if that's what I've ended up doing as it's not what I intended at all. I really do appreciate your hard work on this project Melissa.

No worries! We still may end up striking in the final. Sometimes that happens. We think things will be available and then it turns out they are not.

[Leafmite]

Cattlleya aclandiae is a really nice orchid. I wouldn't mind getting a second one. I don't think I will go for the $200 one, though, at Orchids Limited.

[shadytrake]

Harry at H&R emailed me and said they have MANY MANY more than our projected project participants.

So that is good news there.

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Originally Posted by Leafmite

Cattlleya aclandiae is a really nice orchid. I wouldn't mind getting a second one. I don't think I will go for the $200 one, though, at Orchids Limited.

It does look tempting, but I'm not going to go for it either...LOL Not even as a TC plant.

[Paul Mc]

My votes are as follows:

Aerangis citrata
Aerangis luteo-alba
Cattleya aclandiae
Dendrobium cucumerinum
Podangis dactyloceras

[shadytrake]

[RandomGemini]

Originally Posted by No-Pro-mwa

Come on people I'm dieing here. I want to get on with the BIG vote!!!!!!!

This!!! I have to know what the winner is!!! I have to know! The suspense is killing me!