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Can someone ID this for me?
I saw these on ebay and want to know what they are.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Orchid-flask-Rhy...QQcmdZViewItem chaz |
chaz wrote:
I saw these on ebay and want to know what they are. http://cgi.ebay.com/Orchid-flask-Rhy...QQcmdZViewItem Umm, I'll take a wild stab and guess that its a flask of Rhynchostylis gigantea seedlings. Was there something specific you wanted to know beyond their identity? |
wrote in message oups.com... chaz wrote: I saw these on ebay and want to know what they are. http://cgi.ebay.com/Orchid-flask-Rhy...QQcmdZViewItem Umm, I'll take a wild stab and guess that its a flask of Rhynchostylis gigantea seedlings. Was there something specific you wanted to know beyond their identity? I guess a little about the variety and why they are in a bottle :) |
chaz wrote:
wrote in message oups.com... chaz wrote: I saw these on ebay and want to know what they are. http://cgi.ebay.com/Orchid-flask-Rhy...QQcmdZViewItem Umm, I'll take a wild stab and guess that its a flask of Rhynchostylis gigantea seedlings. Was there something specific you wanted to know beyond their identity? I guess a little about the variety and why they are in a bottle :) Rhynchostylis gigantea is a southeast Asian orchid species. It usually has white flowers with pink spots, but these seedlings are presumably the offspring of a plant with solid pink flowers. It likes bright light, warm conditions, and high humidity, and it's usually grown in baskets, so that the roots can dry rapidly after watering. regarding the bottle: Orchid seed in nature germinates and grows with the aid of fungi. Since this situation is difficult to replicate in cultivation, the orchid seed is instead sown on sterile nutrient agar in flasks. The seedlings grow in flask until their leaves and roots are large enough to be potted up. As an added bonus, since the flasks are sterile, they can be more easily shipped internationally. If you don't have prior experience growing orchids, I'd suggest bidding on an established seedling rather than a flask (or better yet, find a local nursery that sells blooming-size plants). Hope this helps. |
wrote in message oups.com... chaz wrote: wrote in message oups.com... chaz wrote: I saw these on ebay and want to know what they are. http://cgi.ebay.com/Orchid-flask-Rhy...QQcmdZViewItem Umm, I'll take a wild stab and guess that its a flask of Rhynchostylis gigantea seedlings. Was there something specific you wanted to know beyond their identity? I guess a little about the variety and why they are in a bottle :) Rhynchostylis gigantea is a southeast Asian orchid species. It usually has white flowers with pink spots, but these seedlings are presumably the offspring of a plant with solid pink flowers. It likes bright light, warm conditions, and high humidity, and it's usually grown in baskets, so that the roots can dry rapidly after watering. regarding the bottle: Orchid seed in nature germinates and grows with the aid of fungi. Since this situation is difficult to replicate in cultivation, the orchid seed is instead sown on sterile nutrient agar in flasks. The seedlings grow in flask until their leaves and roots are large enough to be potted up. As an added bonus, since the flasks are sterile, they can be more easily shipped internationally. If you don't have prior experience growing orchids, I'd suggest bidding on an established seedling rather than a flask (or better yet, find a local nursery that sells blooming-size plants). Hope this helps. Thats a lot of help. Actually, im a liitle new to orchids (if my ignorance hasnt shown thru already) and would like to start a collection, but dont have a clue what to start with. |
Thats a lot of help. Actually, im a liitle new to orchids (if my ignorance hasnt shown thru already) and would like to start a collection, but dont have a clue what to start with. You have to start somewhere. I'd suggest finding a local orchid grower (hobby or commercial), and making a visit. That way you know what you are getting in for. If you let us know where you are, I'm sure somebody will pitch in a few suggestions for places or people to visit. Buying plants on the internet is a great way to increase your collection (see the rules, below), but it can be difficult to know what you are going to get. That is why I strongly recommend a few in person experiences first. Then, find a good online vendor who seems to have a reasonable selection of the plants that intrigue you the most, and start your adventure. I'd probably stay away from Ebay for a while, it might be best to get a little growing experience and a set of reasonable expectations before entering the big circus. And join your local orchid society. Or at least attend a few meetings. That is where the free plants are. *grin* Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://littlefrogfarm.com 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a) See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to obtain more orchids, obtain more credit |
Chaz,
If you want to grow orchids and are willing to use your mind rather than your heart as guidance (a rare occurrence), point your browser to my website and click on the "Free information" link. From there, start immediately on the "Beginner's Advice" and go on from there. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info! "chaz" wrote in message ... wrote in message oups.com... chaz wrote: wrote in message oups.com... chaz wrote: I saw these on ebay and want to know what they are. http://cgi.ebay.com/Orchid-flask-Rhy...QQcmdZViewItem Umm, I'll take a wild stab and guess that its a flask of Rhynchostylis gigantea seedlings. Was there something specific you wanted to know beyond their identity? I guess a little about the variety and why they are in a bottle :) Rhynchostylis gigantea is a southeast Asian orchid species. It usually has white flowers with pink spots, but these seedlings are presumably the offspring of a plant with solid pink flowers. It likes bright light, warm conditions, and high humidity, and it's usually grown in baskets, so that the roots can dry rapidly after watering. regarding the bottle: Orchid seed in nature germinates and grows with the aid of fungi. Since this situation is difficult to replicate in cultivation, the orchid seed is instead sown on sterile nutrient agar in flasks. The seedlings grow in flask until their leaves and roots are large enough to be potted up. As an added bonus, since the flasks are sterile, they can be more easily shipped internationally. If you don't have prior experience growing orchids, I'd suggest bidding on an established seedling rather than a flask (or better yet, find a local nursery that sells blooming-size plants). Hope this helps. Thats a lot of help. Actually, im a liitle new to orchids (if my ignorance hasnt shown thru already) and would like to start a collection, but dont have a clue what to start with. |
chaz wrote:
Thats a lot of help. Actually, im a liitle new to orchids (if my ignorance hasnt shown thru already) and would like to start a collection, but dont have a clue what to start with. well, you've come to the right place. If you say where you are located, there's a pretty good chance someone here will know an orchid nursery in your general vicinity. It's probably best to buy your first plants locally and actually talk to a nursery owner who can make suggestions based on your growing conditions. If there's a local orchid society, that would also be a great place to get advice (and often cheap plants!). My favorite introductory book is "Orchids Simplified" by Henry Jaworski ($15.00 on amazon.com) Nick |
Chaz: Respectfully -- a flask is not the usual starting point for new
orchid growers, and for good reason. Mature plants, or at least "near-flowering-size," are in general quite hardy and can survive a considerable amount of "abuse" as you get a feel for how they grow, compared to the terrestrial plants you are probably more accustomed to. Younger orchids are more tender, and bottles are the youngest of the young. I think you would be much better off to start with a more mature orchid instead of a bottle. But if you are determined to try the flask, see if you can search the archives of this group -- there have been numerous discussions about various de-flasking methods. As for books, I second the recommendation on Ortho's All About Growing Orchids as your very first. Good growing, -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "chaz" wrote in message ... I saw these on ebay and want to know what they are. http://cgi.ebay.com/Orchid-flask-Rhy...QQcmdZViewItem chaz |
On Tue, 09 Aug 2005 16:57:31 -0400, Rob
wrote: I'd probably stay away from Ebay for a while, it might be best to get a little growing experience and a set of reasonable expectations before entering the big circus. And I'd suggest staying away from flask for quite a while. You'll need some experience growing orchids before you take on trying to grow plants directly from a flask. And, do you really need 40 plants of the same species? deg |
On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 18:15:10 -0400, "Kenni Judd"
wrote: Chaz: __ Clipped__ I think you would be much better off to start with a more mature orchid instead of a bottle. But if you are determined to try the flask, see if you can search the archives of this group -- there have been numerous discussions about various de-flasking methods. As for books, I second the recommendation on Ortho's All About Growing Orchids as your very first. Good growing, Chaz: Please do tell us where we can help you find knowledgeable people local to you. The best sources of inexpensive plants are Orchid Societies and established hobby growers who will show someone their collection and how to repot. Often there will be divisions or back bulbs to be had for the day's assistance. I started this way and obtained 50 plants for a weekend's work. If you buy a blooming plant locally every 2 months, next year you will have a chance to see most of these plants produce new blooms and have flowers for a good portion of the year. You will also know what the flowers will look like. If you don't want to tell us where you are - check out the American Orchid Society's website for a list of local societies and meetings. There is also a list of shows around the country. They can also be a good place to meet people who love to tell about the plants they grow locally. http://www.orchidweb.org/aos/index.aspx Have fun and come back to join us often... We love to spread this disease .... I mean hobby. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
"Susan Erickson" wrote in message ... On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 18:15:10 -0400, "Kenni Judd" wrote: Chaz: __ Clipped__ I think you would be much better off to start with a more mature orchid instead of a bottle. But if you are determined to try the flask, see if you can search the archives of this group -- there have been numerous discussions about various de-flasking methods. As for books, I second the recommendation on Ortho's All About Growing Orchids as your very first. Good growing, Chaz: Please do tell us where we can help you find knowledgeable people local to you. The best sources of inexpensive plants are Orchid Societies and established hobby growers who will show someone their collection and how to repot. Often there will be divisions or back bulbs to be had for the day's assistance. I started this way and obtained 50 plants for a weekend's work. If you buy a blooming plant locally every 2 months, next year you will have a chance to see most of these plants produce new blooms and have flowers for a good portion of the year. You will also know what the flowers will look like. If you don't want to tell us where you are - check out the American Orchid Society's website for a list of local societies and meetings. There is also a list of shows around the country. They can also be a good place to meet people who love to tell about the plants they grow locally. http://www.orchidweb.org/aos/index.aspx Have fun and come back to join us often... We love to spread this disease .... I mean hobby. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php Hi, I am in SC, near Aiken,SC and Augusta, GA, any resources would be appreciated. chaz |
On Wed, 10 Aug 2005 01:12:37 GMT, "willy"
wrote: Hi, I am in SC, near Aiken,SC and Augusta, GA, any resources would be appreciated. chaz You should have suggestions soon. We have several regulars in the SE. Danny photographs at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. They have a spectacular collection of Orchids. There are several others in SC I believe. Here is the affiliated society search. - I recommend joining AOS for the information brought to your home via magazine each month. http://www.orchidweb.org/aos/affiliate/findus.aspx Aiken-Augusta Orchid Society 1st Sunday every other month, 3:00 p.m. Barbara L. Botts 2915 Sussex Rd. Augusta, GA 30909 USA Tel:706-863-0212 E-mail: SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
And if you head over to the orchidsource forum (www.orchidsource.com),
there's Doris, who is also from Aiken. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info! "Susan Erickson" wrote in message ... On Wed, 10 Aug 2005 01:12:37 GMT, "willy" wrote: Hi, I am in SC, near Aiken,SC and Augusta, GA, any resources would be appreciated. chaz You should have suggestions soon. We have several regulars in the SE. Danny photographs at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. They have a spectacular collection of Orchids. There are several others in SC I believe. Here is the affiliated society search. - I recommend joining AOS for the information brought to your home via magazine each month. http://www.orchidweb.org/aos/affiliate/findus.aspx Aiken-Augusta Orchid Society 1st Sunday every other month, 3:00 p.m. Barbara L. Botts 2915 Sussex Rd. Augusta, GA 30909 USA Tel:706-863-0212 E-mail: SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
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