Odom's Orchids

[katsucats]

I put in orders for several C. intermedia aquinii 'Odom's Red' and a Naomi's Delight hybrid because I like the spotting. Since they mostly sell named cultivars, I've always assumed that I would get tiny plants for the price, but I got a positive surprise this time. The plants were large with multiple growths filling up a 3" to 4" pot. They weren't just barely blooming size like what most other vendors would sell, but definitely mature, full sized plants. For the price, they were actually a steal. Probably the only way to beat this is to import from e.g. Ecuagenera or something. I'll take pictures when I have the time.

There are other gestures I appreciate. When they shipped the order, they actually refunded me a few bucks to account for that shipping costed less than the initial quote on the website. Also, when I emailed to ask about what I should do to treat potential fungus damage on one of the plants, they took the initiative to refund me the cost of that plant.

I tested the plants for viruses in a batch yesterday and all 4 plants are negative.

For such great value and unparalleled service (far better than Ecuagenera in my opinion), Odom's gets my recommendation. They're definitely going on my short list.

[avian]

Based on your post I decided to check out Odom's. I thought the prices were decent and when I received the plants I thought the prices were actually excellent. They are having a free shipping special right now with a minimum $75 purchase so that makes the purchase even better.

The plants were packaged well and one of them has a sheath with buds inside as well as new growth. Nice sized and healthy plants for the price. A friend of mine also ordered from them and was very happy with what he received. One of his plants has buds and two are in sheath.

I think I'm going to place another order before the free shipping special ends.

[katsucats]

Thanks for pointing this out. I might get that sangre de toro with the free shipping.