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Phal. lindenii 'Mendenhall'
I saw a photo of a Phal. lindenii 'Mendenhall'--a nice little species
orchid--in Mary Noble's book "You Can Grow Phalaenopis Orchids." I decided it was a "must have." Surprise! After searching for an hour on the Internet, I can find many photos of this orchid, but I can't find anyone who has one for sale. Since this is a species orchid and has been used in crosses, I'm very surprised that it isn't widely available in the U.S. Perhaps it is too humble for people's taste. Or perhaps I'm looking for it in the wrong places. Any suggestions? |
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Phal. lindenii 'Mendenhall'
Must you have the 'Mendenhall' cultivar? If so, lotsa luck.
However, Bergstrom Orchids has the species for $25. www.bergstromorchids.com/Catalog.htm A trick for searching for plants you want to buy: go to www.google.com, and enter a search string like this: "Phalaenopsis lindenii" price Use the quotes to get the species you want, and the word "price" gets you where you're going. Ah, capitalism. -AJHicks Chandler, AZ |
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Phal. lindenii 'Mendenhall'
I saw a photo of a Phal. lindenii 'Mendenhall'--a nice little species
orchid--in Mary Noble's book "You Can Grow Phalaenopis Orchids." I decided it was a "must have." Surprise! After searching for an hour on the Internet, I can find many photos of this orchid, but I can't find anyone who has one for sale. Since this is a species orchid and has been used in crosses, I'm very surprised that it isn't widely available in the U.S. Perhaps it is too humble for people's taste. The varietal name 'Mendenhall' was used by a grower who lived along the border of Southeastern Pa and Delaware. Mendenhall is a small section, not sure if it is an incorporated borough in southern Delaware County and is divided by Rt 52. The gentleman, I can't remember his name, who used both this varietal name and also 'Garnet Valley' passed away a long time ago. His collection which contained hundreds of the best examples of species orchids was sold off before his death. He was a contemporary of both Harold Walker and Dr. Bill Wilson along with Mrs. Dupont of Foxcatcher Orchids. You could contact the Delaware Orchid Society they may be able to put you in touch with a member who might have this plant although it is a long shot. You might also contact someone at The Little Greenhouse as they may have one of these lindenii 'Mendenhall' available. Sorry I could not be more help. |
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Phal. lindenii 'Mendenhall'
Here's another clue:
'Mendenhall' is a name Carter and Homes Orchids uses as a cultivar name to mark their mericlones and award winners and to generally sell themselves through their products. Their address is 629 Mendenhall Road Newberry, South Carolina 29108 http://www.carterandholmes.com/index.html Try also Sorrella Orchids http://www.sorellaorchids.com/orchid_list.htm Phal. lindenii is proving to be one of the harder Phals to keep alive in cultivation, strangely enough. And not just for me either it seems.. This may be why it is so hard to find on the internet. The recent IPA Journal has an article in it on how one grower keeps his Phal lindenii alive. Personally I am on my 5th or 6th lindenii and am finally getting the hang of it. This one has lived almost a year and is getting established and getting bigger rather than declining slowly and cussing at me when I walk by. Of course getting it through the summer in my greenhouse is going to be the real test. Coolish temps (for a phal) high end light (for a Phal) and it likes to have it's roots exposed. Don't try to grow it *IN* a pot. Plant it in such a way that it is either mounted on cork, bark or in a pot so that the roots can grow and attach to the outsides of a clay pot. In such a situation it will need daily misting or watering. "TRAINMAN9" wrote in message ... I saw a photo of a Phal. lindenii 'Mendenhall'--a nice little species orchid--in Mary Noble's book "You Can Grow Phalaenopis Orchids." I decided it was a "must have." Surprise! After searching for an hour on the Internet, I can find many photos of this orchid, but I can't find anyone who has one for sale. Since this is a species orchid and has been used in crosses, I'm very surprised that it isn't widely available in the U.S. Perhaps it is too humble for people's taste. The varietal name 'Mendenhall' was used by a grower who lived along the border of Southeastern Pa and Delaware. Mendenhall is a small section, not sure if it is an incorporated borough in southern Delaware County and is divided by Rt 52. The gentleman, I can't remember his name, who used both this varietal name and also 'Garnet Valley' passed away a long time ago. His collection which contained hundreds of the best examples of species orchids was sold off before his death. He was a contemporary of both Harold Walker and Dr. Bill Wilson along with Mrs. Dupont of Foxcatcher Orchids. You could contact the Delaware Orchid Society they may be able to put you in touch with a member who might have this plant although it is a long shot. You might also contact someone at The Little Greenhouse as they may have one of these lindenii 'Mendenhall' available. Sorry I could not be more help. |
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Phal. lindenii 'Mendenhall'
Here's another clue:
'Mendenhall' is a name Carter and Homes Orchids uses as a cultivar name to After I posted my response I was out in the greenhouse watering and it suddenly came to me. Mendenhall is the varietal name Carter and Holmes used. The gentleman I was referring to lived in Mendenhall Pa but used the varietal name 'Chadds Ford'. I had my fingers on the keyboard without having my brain in gear. Happens when you get older. |
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Phal. lindenii 'Mendenhall'
Thanks to you and everyone else who posted a response. Well, since it's
a cool grower, it's not for me--my temperatures are definitely on the warm side. Rats. A major thanks to Aaron for suggesting putting "price" in the search terms. It's so frustrating to be in shopping mode and then have 200 hits on orchid society photos. In article , "Al" wrote: Here's another clue: 'Mendenhall' is a name Carter and Homes Orchids uses as a cultivar name to mark their mericlones and award winners and to generally sell themselves through their products. Their address is 629 Mendenhall Road Newberry, South Carolina 29108 http://www.carterandholmes.com/index.html Try also Sorrella Orchids http://www.sorellaorchids.com/orchid_list.htm Phal. lindenii is proving to be one of the harder Phals to keep alive in cultivation, strangely enough. And not just for me either it seems.. This may be why it is so hard to find on the internet. The recent IPA Journal has an article in it on how one grower keeps his Phal lindenii alive. Personally I am on my 5th or 6th lindenii and am finally getting the hang of it. This one has lived almost a year and is getting established and getting bigger rather than declining slowly and cussing at me when I walk by. Of course getting it through the summer in my greenhouse is going to be the real test. Coolish temps (for a phal) high end light (for a Phal) and it likes to have it's roots exposed. Don't try to grow it *IN* a pot. Plant it in such a way that it is either mounted on cork, bark or in a pot so that the roots can grow and attach to the outsides of a clay pot. In such a situation it will need daily misting or watering. "TRAINMAN9" wrote in message ... I saw a photo of a Phal. lindenii 'Mendenhall'--a nice little species orchid--in Mary Noble's book "You Can Grow Phalaenopis Orchids." I decided it was a "must have." Surprise! After searching for an hour on the Internet, I can find many photos of this orchid, but I can't find anyone who has one for sale. Since this is a species orchid and has been used in crosses, I'm very surprised that it isn't widely available in the U.S. Perhaps it is too humble for people's taste. The varietal name 'Mendenhall' was used by a grower who lived along the border of Southeastern Pa and Delaware. Mendenhall is a small section, not sure if it is an incorporated borough in southern Delaware County and is divided by Rt 52. The gentleman, I can't remember his name, who used both this varietal name and also 'Garnet Valley' passed away a long time ago. His collection which contained hundreds of the best examples of species orchids was sold off before his death. He was a contemporary of both Harold Walker and Dr. Bill Wilson along with Mrs. Dupont of Foxcatcher Orchids. You could contact the Delaware Orchid Society they may be able to put you in touch with a member who might have this plant although it is a long shot. You might also contact someone at The Little Greenhouse as they may have one of these lindenii 'Mendenhall' available. Sorry I could not be more help. |
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