Frozen Cattleya percivaliana from Singapore (silla-glamour).

[cb977]

I'm going to move this thread into our Vendor Feedback forum...unfortunately this isn't the only problem with this vendor

I had problems with the flask I ordered and they sent me a replacement which I had to compot immediately upon arrival. I think their products are probably lovely but their long distance packaging and very long delivery times is a problem

[Mini Mad]

Thanks everyone. Your replies make me feel better.

C. percivalina "squid ink elegance" AKA Icky.[/B] Photo.

Ebay seller's feedback was charming and gleeful.
I decided to give it a whorl and added a flask for the ride. My first flask.
Oops! They won't ship them together.
Everyday watching for boxs.
Weeks of worry. Icky has been home one week. The flask is still on it's way.

I listened and cleaned Icky up a bit.
Last photo A new root????

Last photo, look what is opening this morning! Also I'm dyslexic, sorry. Thanks, Lori

[Silla--glamour]

Originally Posted by Mini Mad

Thanks everyone. Your replies make me feel better.

C. percivalina "squid ink elegance" AKA Icky.[/B] Photo.

Ebay seller's feedback was charming and gleeful.
I decided to give it a whorl and added a flask for the ride. My first flask.
Oops! They won't ship them together.
Everyday watching for boxs.
Weeks of worry. Icky has been home one week. The flask is still on it's way.

I listened and cleaned Icky up a bit.
Last photo A new root????

Last photo, look what is opening this morning! Also I'm dyslexic, sorry. Thanks, Lori

Hi Lori, we didn't know it was such a big controversial taking place here : ) First congratulate for your receiving your healthy plantlets and we are glad to see Lcky surviving and make it though during winter. It has very rugged survival habitat as expected. But initially we didn’t plan for this type of ordeal from happening. God bless us too. : ) I have personally read all threads and follow-up for your topic and it seems that a lot of people support their regular vendors and detest us. Well, we do not and can’t ascertain possibility that this is just another self-advertising and competitors way to step off other vendors. Let us borrow this chance to iron up all the mist and enquires. For the items that you have bought, though far from apart, We give you all the warranty and satisfaction guarantee results even after you stop purchasing from us. That’s how we earn our reputations and great feedback. We are not those 1 time hit and run ripped off vendor.

Sue OB ambassador had purchase from us too. Though unexpected issue happens, we still do her justice. We are legitimate vendor for orchids species plants/flasks, all are legal once again with proper documentation done. Not smuggle nor steal. We disregard all ambiguous unsustainable statements that had made so far. : ) We are always there to check for your plants well-being. We are orchid collectors and grower for many years. I dare not say that I have a very board and vast collections of species genus, but over years of travelling we know our supplier and stock well. Who can confirm and assure me a COMPLETE full list of availabity of orchid genus from A TO Z IN A SINGLE COUNTRY? Please let me know.
Price range for our plants is justifiable for the period we look after it and depending if it’s a rare find or award winning plant. We do give discount for regulars and also willing to be a supplier for anybody whom would wish to become our distributor overseas. We assure all orchids material bought from us to be in good shape and we give after-sale concern and care. It’s safe and interesting doing business with us. Newer species and hybrids being explored and introduced into your country. Not sure if other vendor does this. But we are in for it.

silla

[Mini Mad]

I am thinking about importing a box Icky's mail order brides from Silla (). I don't understand anything on the USDA web sites.

I did figure out the online application. I am now at level 2(sounds like a video game).

USDA eAuthentication - Done
Local Registration Authority- (Verify in person)
I am going tomorrow.

What next? I have to do this. I am all ears.nod:
I know I have lost it. It is a illness and Ive got it. Lori

[Becca]

Originally Posted by Mini Mad

I am thinking about importing a box Icky's mail order brides from Silla (). I don't understand anything on the USDA web sites.

I did figure out the online application. I am now at level 2(sounds like a video game).

USDA eAuthentication - Done
Local Registration Authority- (Verify in person)
I am going tomorrow.

What next? I have to do this. I am all ears.nod:
I know I have lost it. It is a illness and Ive got it. Lori

I don't know what is next...but I can just picture you with all these seedlings everywhere that you bought by the flask...lol...you'll be in a trading frenzy with the other OB members as soon as the weather is nice again....I know from experience!

[Ross]

I never have understood the attraction for purchasing from unknown vendors especially on ebay. That's a lot of money to be sending someone in a country that does not have the security checks this country has. Anytime one sends their money overseas (works in both directions) they run a certain risk that they may never see their money again. In this case, I personally see the purchase as a waste. Cats rarely form new roots from backbulbs, thus the plant will probably languish until (and if) the new bulbs mature and form roots. Just my 2 cents.

[Mini Mad]

Originally Posted by Ross

I never have understood the attraction for purchasing from unknown vendors especially on ebay. That's a lot of money to be sending someone in a country that does not have the security checks this country has. Anytime one sends their money overseas (works in both directions) they run a certain risk that they may never see their money again. In this case, I personally see the purchase as a waste. Cats rarely form new roots from backbulbs, thus the plant will probably languish until (and if) the new bulbs mature and form roots. Just my 2 cents.

It must be the adventurer risk taker in me? With the state of the nation this patriot needs anything she can get to stay sane and in the game. I detest the POTUS. Yes Icky is legal. Thanks for caring.

Icky IS legal I have all permits.

Lighten up! All I asked was advise on frostbite. NOT how much you choose to spend on your orchids. Brazil never gets a fluke freeze? Just living is taking a risk! You men!!!!!

My first few posts after lurking for a couple of years. My plants DON'T die. DON'T SPEND MORE THAN $10 for a plant? The world is out to screw you? It costs as much to care for a great orchid as a common one. Am I on the wrong forum?

Have a great life!! Love, Lori

[Becca]

Wow it arrived in spike and has bloomed? I really hate to say this, but if you want your plant to have a chance at making it, you need to cut the spikes off so it can conserve its energy for making new p-bulbs....I'm with Ross, you probably won't get any new roots off the old p-bulbs. I can't believe they sold the orchid with the root system it had. I saw the picture on the ebay listing, if it were me I would have stayed very far away from that listing. But I know how tempting ebay can be! Good luck and keep us updated!

[harrywitmore]

There is more at stake when ordering species Orchids from overseas. I think you are lucky to even get this plant. Do you have an Import permit? Did the seller include a Phytosanity Certificate? Did it come with CITES documentation? I'm not sure what of this is needed for a flask but it's all needed for a species orchid and the Import Permit and the Phyto is needed for a hybrid.

[stefpix]

i do not understand why you went for that. far and expensive and probably the vendor can't know the weather in every country.

I buy stuff off ebay and often i have been happy. But i usually buy smaller plants for less than 10 $.

You can google and you find reputable vendors like Santa Barbara selling the same species for less and probably in better shape.

I never ordered a flask but I think that seedling may be more delicate.

I wonder what happens to young plantlets t be in the dark and at non optimal temperatures for a month.

I understand buying something not available here but not buying something available here for less.

you can buy Catt percivaliana [purple color] for $25 at santa barbara

or from olympic orchids for 7 [usually small plants]
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