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Post by ahtrum on Nov 19, 2008 2:34:07 GMT
So lately I've been reading quite a bit about orchids. What do you think would be a good first orchid? Something I am likely to be successful with. I have a decent fluorescent setup (two shelves of 4 4' 40watt t12s). I figure probably a Paphiopedilum. Do any of you have recommendations on where to acquire orchids?
thanks
-Matt
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Post by unstuckintime on Dec 1, 2008 2:14:01 GMT
Paphs are beautiful. Mine bloomed for the first time last year, and i cant wait for it to do it again this year. Excellent first choice for an orchid.
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Post by peterhewitt on Dec 18, 2008 17:34:39 GMT
If you can find them Disa Uniflora is an easy and beautifull plant its common name is Pride of table mountain
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Post by jfowler on Dec 28, 2008 15:06:06 GMT
Ahtrum, sorry I'm late responding to your question. I was just in one of the "big box" hardware stores this weekend, and they had a wide variety of Paphs for around $20 each. Much variety of color and size, and they are relatively easy to grow. Our large supermarket stores also have Paphs for the same price.Just remember not to over water the plants. Good luck!
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Post by dash3echo on Dec 30, 2008 8:02:31 GMT
Phrag. bessae or a cross of it, in my experience are easy to grow. You keep them wet... and they grow... and grow... and grow... and flower.
If you're growing in a greenhouse or terrarium with good air flow, i've found that restrepia grow very well...they look cool too!
I've found most of my orchids from local orchid shows. A few from Canadian ebay sellers... i'd say that's your best bet for local plants.
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Post by fredg on Jan 18, 2009 13:14:25 GMT
As you are (probably) growing Sarracenia why not grow a native terrestrial orchid alongside them. Spiranthes cernua var odorata "Chadd's Ford" would be very suitable, it can certainly handle wet conditions and will ask for more. The strong vanilla scent makes a good contrast to the stench of rotting prey from Sarracenia and Darlingtonia Pogonia ophioglossoides another North American native is also very suitable
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Post by Brian Barnes on Jan 18, 2009 14:00:06 GMT
Fred!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D Nice orchids!! Welcome back...... Happy Growing, Brian.
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