Big Leaf Orchids/Peter Lin - Orchid Board

jkofferdahl · #1 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 12:36 AM

I know that most folks already know about Peter, but I felt I should also post.

In the past weeks I've made a couple of orders with Big Leaf. The first was in my hands almost as soon as I placed the order, and the plants are magnificent. I was so pleased that I placed a second order, which came virtually as fast. Once again, the plants are magnificent. I'm thrilled by them all!

Peter and his business, Big Leaf Orchids, is fantastic. There are a lot of great vendors out there, yes, and I'm sure I've not yet even found them all. However, I can't imagine any vendor better, more responsive, and simply more enjoyable to deal with than Peter.

peeweelovesbooks · #2 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 08:58 AM

good to know!! what'd you buy?

caseydoll · #3 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 10:22 AM

I totally agree. When you order from Big Leaf you know that you are going to receive a healthy orchid. You can't say that about very many places. I have placed several orders and have never been disappointed.

jkofferdahl · #4 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by peeweelovesbooks

good to know!! what'd you buy?

2 P. violacea Freddy (gotta love a plant named Freddy)
P. Christine Magro
P. Equilacea
P. lueddemanniana
P. Minitris 'Peloric'
P. pulchra
P. Golden Peoker 'Nan Cho' X lueddemanniana

brooke · #5 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 08:37 PM

Brooke

CoolPhrog · #6 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 08:47 PM

You purchased some wonderful plants! I assume you mean Phal. as opposed to P., yes?

The abbreviation P. is for Platanthera.

I hope you enjoy your new babies!! Phal. lueddemanniana is a great bloomer!!!

jkofferdahl · #7 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CoolPhrog

You purchased some wonderful plants! I assume you mean Phal. as opposed to P., yes?

The abbreviation P. is for Platanthera.

I hope you enjoy your new babies!! Phal. lueddemanniana is a great bloomer!!!

Wow. When I was first getting into this, P was used for Phalaenopsis. Now that I'm old and no longer capable of learning new tricks, though, they've changed it. Or maybe I really am just getting more stupider. But yes, I do mean Phal. Thanks!

Two arrived in bloom yesterday. The first is Phal. Golden Peoker 'Nan Cho' AM/AOS X lueddemanniana (and I wish I could photograph the fragrance!):

And the second is Phal. Minitris 'Peloric':

pale blue · #8 (**permalink**) 04-02-2009, 10:39 AM

I love Big Leaf too, Peter Lin does an amazing job! Enjoy your new plants

Cookiemonster · #9 (**permalink**) 04-03-2009, 01:03 AM

To add on to what everyone else said Peter Lin has amazing phals!