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11-06-2015, 04:57 PM
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Big Leaf Orchids and Seattle Orchid
Big Leaf Orchids and Seattle Orchid are my go to vendors lately. I mail order from Big Leaf and go directly to Seattle Orchid. So I can't comment on Seattle Orchid as far as shipping goes. I've gotten beautiful plants from both. But more important to me as a newbie is how much time they take out to help me with my new orchid and or recommend orchids for my conditions.
Every time I go into Seattle Orchid the staff is fantastic. Especially the owner (I can't for the life of me remember his name). My husband and I spend 2 hours at least talking with him.
Peter at Big Leaf Orchids always is fantastic. My latest order which I just paid for today was for phals that I couldn't find on his website or eBay. So I shot him an email. He took the time out to search his greenhouse for what I was looking for. Sent me a bunch of pictures. And answered all my care questions.
They both have been fantastic.
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11-06-2015, 05:39 PM
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I just happened to get an order from Seattle Orchids today. Both plants arrived in great shape, carefully packed.
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11-06-2015, 05:44 PM
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Seattle orchids is nice. If you order over a hundred dollars (I think that is what it is), shipping is free! I just did my first order from them not too long ago and, yes, the plants were very nice. 
I haven't tried the other vendor. Someday, though. They have a great reputation, too. |
11-06-2015, 06:07 PM
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Peter at Big Leaf is AWESOME...as are his plants.
And, if you ever get a chance to hear him speak, you won't be disappointed. He's very knowledgeable and interesting...and he's super funny too.
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11-06-2015, 06:12 PM
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Seattle Orchid also does a 'rescue' orchid thing where if you buy more than a certain amount (30$ or 50$). You can get a rescue orchid for 5$. That has something wrong with it that makes it unsellable at its going price. I haven't done it personally, I don't think I have the skill to rehab an orchid. But I thought it was cool.
I just got my first miniature from him and a Phalaenopsis violacea. I think it has a spike poking through. It's very...pointy. Doesn't look like a root.
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11-06-2015, 06:16 PM
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Big Leaf Orchids and Seattle Orchid
To post a picture do I have start 5 posts or topics? Or do replies count too?
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11-06-2015, 09:02 PM
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All the above count. |
11-06-2015, 09:15 PM
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11-06-2015, 09:16 PM
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Oh yay it worked! This is my Phal violacea. I think this is a spike?
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11-08-2015, 06:31 PM
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That does kinda look like a spike to me. Right spot and pointed up!
I can also attest to both vendors being awesome!
Last edited by LovePhals; 11-08-2015 at 06:34 PM..
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