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Comment on Orchids: Oncidium Sweet Ears by admin

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:51:25 +0000

Hi Carlos, I think you may be right in that it is a tetraploid. I checked the patent online but it doesn’t say anything about that. I agree, this is a great hybrid..!

Comment on Orchids: Oncidium Sweet Ears by Carlos Oseda

Carlos Oseda — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:37:52 +0000

Indeed! It is an amazing hybrid with gorgeous flowers! Most likely it’s a tetraploid. I bought one small plant in San Francisco, Calif. At the plaza of the BART station at 24th st/ Mission st. Very inexpensive for the quality one gets! A real jewel I treasure to own. It has a panicle already full of flowers (and more coming), as well as another baby panicle coming from another pseudobulb, which means I’m gonna be seeing these flowers for as long as (probably) November! (today it’s 8/10/2010). I only regret I didn’t buy three or four of these beauties! I cross my fingers the lady at the stand where I bought them will be there again this saturday. Excuse my enthusiasm, I’ve had lots of Onc. varicosum hybrids in the past, but never a cross of this precious quality, a real jewel! Carlos O.

Comment on Orchids-Fall Open House & Sale this weekend by admin

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:45:15 +0000

Sorry, I don’t sell orchids anymore. Please see a listing of orchid suppliers at: http://argusorchids.net/orchid-supply.htm

Comment on Orchids on the National Mall–USBG 2010 Show by admin

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:39:47 +0000

Hi Sheetal, thanks. Given the hot humid conditions in Chennai you might want to try phalaenopsis, vandas, or dendrobiums(phalaenopsis type). Given the heat, humidity of 50% or more is essential as is good air movement–enough to keep the foliage constantly moving. Also, provide shady conditions especially during the hottest part of the day. See http://www.ArgusOrchids.net for more basic information on growing orchids. Note: all the dendrobiums photographed here will probably not do well-they need much cooler night temperatures in general.

Comment on Orchids on the National Mall–USBG 2010 Show by sheetal

sheetal — Mon, 31 May 2010 03:34:47 +0000

which orchid can be grown in hot and humid climate in containers.the temp are from 35/40 degrees in summer months.i live in chennai.
the photos of orchid are amazing.

Comment on Gloriosa superba seed pod surprise by admin

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:09:07 +0000

If you have a windowsill that has some sun, and bright light the rest of the time, you should give them a try. They also appreciate humidity being tropical plants.

Comment on Orchids-Fall Open House & Sale this weekend by admin

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:07:36 +0000

Sorry, I don’t sell orchids, I just write about them! I get most of my orchids online and you’ll find many suppliers in California if you do a search.

Comment on Gloriosa superba seed pod surprise by kristjana

kristjana — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:08:57 +0000

these flame lillies are gorgious they are almost too beautiful is it posssible to grow them on your windowsill ?

Comment on Orchids-Fall Open House & Sale this weekend by GABRIELLE NGUYEN

GABRIELLE NGUYEN — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:33:23 +0000

Do you have any Orchids Open House in Northern California, Fremont city?

Comment on Orchids in Bangkok by admin

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:31:20 +0000

Hi Adrian, I spent one day in Singapore last month and was very impressed with National Orchid Garden! There are many reputable orchid growers in Bangkok that you can find online, and you should be able to find some white cattleyas through them. Most are set up for export and can provide the phytosanitary certificates you would need to import them, though I’m not sure what other requirements Singapore might have for bringing them in. It would probably be more cost-effective if you’re ordering a large number of plants. if you get them in flask as young plants, you may not even need a phytosanitary certificate, but you’ll have to check. Good luck!