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In various articles I have seen people mention the "top ten" orchids - must
haves for every collection. They are essentially plants that are easy to grow and have some outstanding features - color, fragrance, amount of flowers etc. Usually people mention, Brassavola nodosa, Neofinetia falcata, Oncidium Sharry Baby, etc. Would anyone like to mention their top ten, top five or top one. Just curious what the responses might be - I suppose it depends on your own growing conditions, space, etc. Feel free to respond to me directly at if you are reluctant to post to the group. Thanks in advance for any replies. John -- John Mallery Husband, Father, Juggler, Comedian and Gardener www.tallbaldandcrazy.com |
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John the Juggler,
You obviously missed the thread from just April 7... Cattleya dowiana Neofinetia falcata Polyrrhiza lindeni Phalaenopsis violacea var coerulea Cattleya lueddemanniana Paphiopedilum philipenense Brassavola nodosa Cattleya hardyana Paraphalaenopsis denevei Vanda coerulecens Mick www.OrchidFlask.com -------------------------------- |
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I love this question! Here's my list:
Encyclia phoenicia Paph. Winston Churchill "Indomitable" Phrag. Paul Eugene Conroy Dend. canaliculatum Phal. Brother Zip Phal. violacea Borneo Slc. Jewel Box - either Sheherezade or Dark Waters Sarah Take off the sweater to reply. "John Mallery" wrote in message ... In various articles I have seen people mention the "top ten" orchids - must haves for every collection. They are essentially plants that are easy to grow and have some outstanding features - color, fragrance, amount of flowers etc. Usually people mention, Brassavola nodosa, Neofinetia falcata, Oncidium Sharry Baby, etc. Would anyone like to mention their top ten, top five or top one. Just curious what the responses might be - I suppose it depends on your own growing conditions, space, etc. Feel free to respond to me directly at if you are reluctant to post to the group. Thanks in advance for any replies. John -- John Mallery Husband, Father, Juggler, Comedian and Gardener www.tallbaldandcrazy.com |
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10???
You can't pick just 10......that's like asking a mother which child she likes best! And besides that the 10 I'd pick today wouldn't have been the 10 I'd pick last year. Gene "John Mallery" wrote in message ... In various articles I have seen people mention the "top ten" orchids - must haves for every collection. They are essentially plants that are easy to grow and have some outstanding features - color, fragrance, amount of flowers etc. Usually people mention, Brassavola nodosa, Neofinetia falcata, Oncidium Sharry Baby, etc. Would anyone like to mention their top ten, top five or top one. Just curious what the responses might be - I suppose it depends on your own growing conditions, space, etc. Feel free to respond to me directly at if you are reluctant to post to the group. Thanks in advance for any replies. John -- John Mallery Husband, Father, Juggler, Comedian and Gardener www.tallbaldandcrazy.com |
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Cardigan wrote:
I love this question! Here's my list: Encyclia phoenicia Paph. Winston Churchill "Indomitable" Phrag. Paul Eugene Conroy Dend. canaliculatum Phal. Brother Zip Phal. violacea Borneo Slc. Jewel Box - either Sheherezade or Dark Waters Sarah Did you forget three or is this the top ten for significant others? ie you actually come home with ten but you tell them you only bought seven. ;-) My preferences are mainly for cool growing species due to my climate. My list in no real order: Cymbidium Sarah Jean (lots of good clones but my favourites are 'ice cascade' and 'peach') Diuris orientis/corymbosa Dendrobium kingianum (you could make a top ten out of its clones alone) Thelymitra nuda (a fairly easy, large, blue sun orchid) Sarcochilus hartmannii Sarcochilus Shooting Star Pterostylis baptistii (the form from Gosford NSW is without doubt the best) Pleione formosana Masdevallia veitchiana Dendrobium Hilda Poxon (again lots of excellent clones) |
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Wow - Thelymitra nuda, Pterostylis baptistii - definitely beautiful orchids,
but where can one get them in the States? I had a feeling this would be a fun post...it has received more responses than any of my previous posts. Looking for ways to help "newbies" get hooked. It is always nice to get your first several orchids to bloom... thanks for the responses... "Andrew" wrote in message ... Cardigan wrote: I love this question! Here's my list: Encyclia phoenicia Paph. Winston Churchill "Indomitable" Phrag. Paul Eugene Conroy Dend. canaliculatum Phal. Brother Zip Phal. violacea Borneo Slc. Jewel Box - either Sheherezade or Dark Waters Sarah Did you forget three or is this the top ten for significant others? ie you actually come home with ten but you tell them you only bought seven. ;-) My preferences are mainly for cool growing species due to my climate. My list in no real order: Cymbidium Sarah Jean (lots of good clones but my favourites are 'ice cascade' and 'peach') Diuris orientis/corymbosa Dendrobium kingianum (you could make a top ten out of its clones alone) Thelymitra nuda (a fairly easy, large, blue sun orchid) Sarcochilus hartmannii Sarcochilus Shooting Star Pterostylis baptistii (the form from Gosford NSW is without doubt the best) Pleione formosana Masdevallia veitchiana Dendrobium Hilda Poxon (again lots of excellent clones) |
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Yes, I missed the thread on April 7 - a little traveling keeps me away from
the group on occassion - thanks for the response. Polyrrhiza lindeni? - I have heard rumors this is hard to grow - it is definitely on my want list, but I have stayed away from it because of these rumors. "Mick Fournier" wrote in message ... John the Juggler, You obviously missed the thread from just April 7... Cattleya dowiana Neofinetia falcata Polyrrhiza lindeni Phalaenopsis violacea var coerulea Cattleya lueddemanniana Paphiopedilum philipenense Brassavola nodosa Cattleya hardyana Paraphalaenopsis denevei Vanda coerulecens Mick www.OrchidFlask.com -------------------------------- |
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Excellent point - last year I was not too fond of Cattleyas - now it seems
that is all I am purchasing. "Gene Schurg" wrote in message rthlink.net... 10??? You can't pick just 10......that's like asking a mother which child she likes best! And besides that the 10 I'd pick today wouldn't have been the 10 I'd pick last year. Gene "John Mallery" wrote in message ... In various articles I have seen people mention the "top ten" orchids - must haves for every collection. They are essentially plants that are easy to grow and have some outstanding features - color, fragrance, amount of flowers etc. Usually people mention, Brassavola nodosa, Neofinetia falcata, Oncidium Sharry Baby, etc. Would anyone like to mention their top ten, top five or top one. Just curious what the responses might be - I suppose it depends on your own growing conditions, space, etc. Feel free to respond to me directly at if you are reluctant to post to the group. Thanks in advance for any replies. John -- John Mallery Husband, Father, Juggler, Comedian and Gardener www.tallbaldandcrazy.com |
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John,
Yes, the Polyrrhiza lindeni is reserved for orchid growing aficionados who know/appreciate the finer things in life and want to put some extra energy into the process of acquiring them. You should probably steer clear of them... because of the rumors, of course. Mick PS, the movie adaptation is based on this orchid http://www.sonypictures.com/homevide...ion/index.html |
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On Thu, 24 Apr 2003 14:50:33 +1000, Andrew
wrote: My preferences are mainly for cool growing species due to my climate. My list in no real order: Cymbidium Sarah Jean (lots of good clones but my favourites are 'ice cascade' and 'peach') Diuris orientis/corymbosa Dendrobium kingianum (you could make a top ten out of its clones alone) Thelymitra nuda (a fairly easy, large, blue sun orchid) Sarcochilus hartmannii Sarcochilus Shooting Star Pterostylis baptistii (the form from Gosford NSW is without doubt the best) Pleione formosana Masdevallia veitchiana Dendrobium Hilda Poxon (again lots of excellent clones) You have several unheard of around here. We need you on A.B.P.O. with your photos, so we can all learn to enjoy these. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
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"Andrew" wrote in message ... Cardigan wrote: I love this question! Here's my list: Encyclia phoenicia Paph. Winston Churchill "Indomitable" Phrag. Paul Eugene Conroy Dend. canaliculatum Phal. Brother Zip Phal. violacea Borneo Slc. Jewel Box - either Sheherezade or Dark Waters Sarah Did you forget three or is this the top ten for significant others? ie you actually come home with ten but you tell them you only bought seven. ;-) My preferences are mainly for cool growing species due to my climate. My list in no real order: Cymbidium Sarah Jean (lots of good clones but my favourites are 'ice cascade' and 'peach') Diuris orientis/corymbosa Dendrobium kingianum (you could make a top ten out of its clones alone) Thelymitra nuda (a fairly easy, large, blue sun orchid) Sarcochilus hartmannii Sarcochilus Shooting Star Pterostylis baptistii (the form from Gosford NSW is without doubt the best) Pleione formosana Masdevallia veitchiana Dendrobium Hilda Poxon (again lots of excellent clones) Oh Andrew, I really like your taste. I take it you are from Australia? Have you ever had anything to do with an ANOS (Australian Native Orchid Society) group? sneff |
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Andrew,
The Aussie species are fabulous, but they're nigh near impossible to find here in the States. The most common we have are the various Pterostylis species. I'd love to see a Thelymitra up close and in person! Followed closely by any Corybas species. -Eric in SF |
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John Mallery wrote:
Wow - Thelymitra nuda, Pterostylis baptistii - definitely beautiful orchids, but where can one get them in the States? Apparently SouthWest Orchids in Oklahoma imports for Adelaide Orchids. They claim to sell Aussie terrestrials on their website but I think they're sold seasonally (probably in summer as tubers). Going by what is stocked by Adelaide Orchids, they should sell Ptst baptistii and Diuris orientis (probably under the older name of D.corymbosa). They may not sell T.nuda as tubers but they may have it in flask. However, they should have some Thelymitra hybrids as tubers. |
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Thank you very much!!! I will definitely look into it.
"Andrew" wrote in message ... John Mallery wrote: Wow - Thelymitra nuda, Pterostylis baptistii - definitely beautiful orchids, but where can one get them in the States? Apparently SouthWest Orchids in Oklahoma imports for Adelaide Orchids. They claim to sell Aussie terrestrials on their website but I think they're sold seasonally (probably in summer as tubers). Going by what is stocked by Adelaide Orchids, they should sell Ptst baptistii and Diuris orientis (probably under the older name of D.corymbosa). They may not sell T.nuda as tubers but they may have it in flask. However, they should have some Thelymitra hybrids as tubers. |
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SouthWest Orchids Web Site is www.sworchids.com
"Andrew" wrote in message ... John Mallery wrote: Wow - Thelymitra nuda, Pterostylis baptistii - definitely beautiful orchids, but where can one get them in the States? Apparently SouthWest Orchids in Oklahoma imports for Adelaide Orchids. They claim to sell Aussie terrestrials on their website but I think they're sold seasonally (probably in summer as tubers). Going by what is stocked by Adelaide Orchids, they should sell Ptst baptistii and Diuris orientis (probably under the older name of D.corymbosa). They may not sell T.nuda as tubers but they may have it in flask. However, they should have some Thelymitra hybrids as tubers. |
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