Polyrhizia lindenii (ghost orchid)

[Aleksa]

Originally Posted by Lene Th.

One day I will try to grow this mysterious chid my self, but for now i find it soo interesting to read all this treads about it!

But i have one question... Since i live in Europe, Norway, i understand there will be quite a challenge to purchase one. Why is it that most growers do not want to ship to Europe? Is it becouse the long, and mabe expensive, shipping?

The biggest problem is CITES. No plant can leave America without CITES certificate. I think that there isn't any source in Europe. I'm looking for one for over a year and I can't find it anywhere. Grrr....

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Originally Posted by Aleksa

The biggest problem is CITES. No plant can leave America without CITES certificate. I think that there isn't any source in Europe. I'm looking for one for over a year and I can't find it anywhere. Grrr....

I recommend getting the flask. The adult plants would probably not make the transit to Europe well. They'll most likely get so dessicated and stressed, they may not make it.