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Best place to by orchids on the internet
I don't really under stand how a company can ship a fragile orchid in a box
but where's the best place to buy on the internet? I looking at the cheap and healthy. I have a Phal, what orchids should I get next? I want one that has a nice smell and looks pretty. Thanks Chris |
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Best place to by orchids on the internet
There are no growers local to you? Other than Home Depot? Nice thing about
local growers is that the plants are already acclimated to your area. Plus you can go back and ask advice in person. Other than that, phals are so readily available that just about any garden center will have some. Even Trader Joes. Of course these come with the caveat that they've been beaten in transport and display at the store. I'll leave others to supply the name of their fav internet dealer. K Barrett "The Enigma" wrote in message .com... I don't really under stand how a company can ship a fragile orchid in a box but where's the best place to buy on the internet? I looking at the cheap and healthy. I have a Phal, what orchids should I get next? I want one that has a nice smell and looks pretty. Thanks Chris |
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Most vendors don't ship blooming plants as it's a lot of work to protect
blossoms from damage. The plants themselves are not fragile at all, if you know how to pack them. Going to a local grower and asking about "what's good for my conditions" is a good idea. What part of NC are you in? Let's see if I remember my locations... Lenette in Kannaoplis Owens Orchids in Pisgah Forest (near Asheville) Breckenridge in Browns Summit (near Greensboro) As to what to get next, please read this before deciding: http://www.firstrays.com/beginner.htm -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "The Enigma" wrote in message .com... I don't really under stand how a company can ship a fragile orchid in a box but where's the best place to buy on the internet? I looking at the cheap and healthy. I have a Phal, what orchids should I get next? I want one that has a nice smell and looks pretty. Thanks Chris |
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Chris,
Based on your questions about watering, I assume that you have very recently aquired the Phal. I would advise you to wait a while before acquiring other plants. While I think that Ray's beginner's advice at http://www.firstrays.com/beginner.htm is maybe a bit too conservative (if I understand it correctly, it seems to suggest waiting a few years before trying a different type of orchid), still I think that while a bit more conservative than most of us are willing to actually adher to it is basically sound advice. Different orchid types will have different requirements than Phals, but once you have learned from the experience of growing a Phal you would have a better sense of how to adjust the culture to the other orchid species. For example, if you find that the Phal's leaves grow too dark, and it won't rebloom next year, then you would know that you definitely need to add a grow lamp and that a different orchid species that requires even more light would not have a chance otherwise. However, as I said I think Ray's beginner's advice may be a bit too conservative than most of us are willing to live with (considering how addictive orchids are, waiting before buying more may not be an option :-) , and thus I would say, get more Phals -- my own experience has taught me that it is not much more difficult to keep several Phals alive/thriving than to keep one alive. There are some fragrant Phals, so if you are looking for fragrence, you might look for those. I have had some mixed experience with mail ordering plants, and definitely think that getting plants from local vendors is better if possible. If for no other reason, then because you can actually get a plant in bloom and less chance of bud blast. However, if after all this you are determined to mail order, I would recommend Al's Greenhouse (www.orchidexchange.com) for reasonable prices, good plants, good service, and a great source of advice. There is another vendor I would recommend as well, but you said that you are looking for cheap, so I won't. Hope this helps, Joanna "The Enigma" wrote in message .com... I don't really under stand how a company can ship a fragile orchid in a box but where's the best place to buy on the internet? I looking at the cheap and healthy. I have a Phal, what orchids should I get next? I want one that has a nice smell and looks pretty. Thanks Chris |
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Best place to by orchids on the internet
Chris,
Based on your questions about watering, I assume that you have very recently aquired the Phal. I would advise you to wait a while before acquiring other plants. While I think that Ray's beginner's advice at http://www.firstrays.com/beginner.htm is maybe a bit too conservative (if I understand it correctly, it seems to suggest waiting a few years before trying a different type of orchid), still I think that while a bit more conservative than most of us are willing to actually adher to it is basically sound advice. Different orchid types will have different requirements than Phals, but once you have learned from the experience of growing a Phal you would have a better sense of how to adjust the culture to the other orchid species. For example, if you find that the Phal's leaves grow too dark, and it won't rebloom next year, then you would know that you definitely need to add a grow lamp and that a different orchid species that requires even more light would not have a chance otherwise. However, as I said I think Ray's beginner's advice may be a bit too conservative than most of us are willing to live with (considering how addictive orchids are, waiting before buying more may not be an option :-) , and thus I would say, get more Phals -- my own experience has taught me that it is not much more difficult to keep several Phals alive/thriving than to keep one alive. There are some fragrant Phals, so if you are looking for fragrence, you might look for those. I have had some mixed experience with mail ordering plants, and definitely think that getting plants from local vendors is better if possible. If for no other reason, then because you can actually get a plant in bloom and less chance of bud blast. However, if after all this you are determined to mail order, I would recommend Al's Greenhouse (www.orchidexchange.com) for reasonable prices, good plants, good service, and a great source of advice. There is another vendor I would recommend as well, but you said that you are looking for cheap, so I won't. Hope this helps, Joanna "The Enigma" wrote in message .com... I don't really under stand how a company can ship a fragile orchid in a box but where's the best place to buy on the internet? I looking at the cheap and healthy. I have a Phal, what orchids should I get next? I want one that has a nice smell and looks pretty. Thanks Chris |
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Best place to by orchids on the internet
Chris,
Based on your questions about watering, I assume that you have very recently aquired the Phal. I would advise you to wait a while before acquiring other plants. While I think that Ray's beginner's advice at http://www.firstrays.com/beginner.htm is maybe a bit too conservative (if I understand it correctly, it seems to suggest waiting a few years before trying a different type of orchid), still I think that while a bit more conservative than most of us are willing to actually adher to it is basically sound advice. Different orchid types will have different requirements than Phals, but once you have learned from the experience of growing a Phal you would have a better sense of how to adjust the culture to the other orchid species. For example, if you find that the Phal's leaves grow too dark, and it won't rebloom next year, then you would know that you definitely need to add a grow lamp and that a different orchid species that requires even more light would not have a chance otherwise. However, as I said I think Ray's beginner's advice may be a bit too conservative than most of us are willing to live with (considering how addictive orchids are, waiting before buying more may not be an option :-) , and thus I would say, get more Phals -- my own experience has taught me that it is not much more difficult to keep several Phals alive/thriving than to keep one alive. There are some fragrant Phals, so if you are looking for fragrence, you might look for those. I have had some mixed experience with mail ordering plants, and definitely think that getting plants from local vendors is better if possible. If for no other reason, then because you can actually get a plant in bloom and less chance of bud blast. However, if after all this you are determined to mail order, I would recommend Al's Greenhouse (www.orchidexchange.com) for reasonable prices, good plants, good service, and a great source of advice. There is another vendor I would recommend as well, but you said that you are looking for cheap, so I won't. Hope this helps, Joanna "The Enigma" wrote in message .com... I don't really under stand how a company can ship a fragile orchid in a box but where's the best place to buy on the internet? I looking at the cheap and healthy. I have a Phal, what orchids should I get next? I want one that has a nice smell and looks pretty. Thanks Chris |
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Best place to by orchids on the internet
Chris,
Based on your questions about watering, I assume that you have very recently aquired the Phal. I would advise you to wait a while before acquiring other plants. While I think that Ray's beginner's advice at http://www.firstrays.com/beginner.htm is maybe a bit too conservative (if I understand it correctly, it seems to suggest waiting a few years before trying a different type of orchid), still I think that while a bit more conservative than most of us are willing to actually adher to it is basically sound advice. Different orchid types will have different requirements than Phals, but once you have learned from the experience of growing a Phal you would have a better sense of how to adjust the culture to the other orchid species. For example, if you find that the Phal's leaves grow too dark, and it won't rebloom next year, then you would know that you definitely need to add a grow lamp and that a different orchid species that requires even more light would not have a chance otherwise. However, as I said I think Ray's beginner's advice may be a bit too conservative than most of us are willing to live with (considering how addictive orchids are, waiting before buying more may not be an option :-) , and thus I would say, get more Phals -- my own experience has taught me that it is not much more difficult to keep several Phals alive/thriving than to keep one alive. There are some fragrant Phals, so if you are looking for fragrence, you might look for those. I have had some mixed experience with mail ordering plants, and definitely think that getting plants from local vendors is better if possible. If for no other reason, then because you can actually get a plant in bloom and less chance of bud blast. However, if after all this you are determined to mail order, I would recommend Al's Greenhouse (www.orchidexchange.com) for reasonable prices, good plants, good service, and a great source of advice. There is another vendor I would recommend as well, but you said that you are looking for cheap, so I won't. Hope this helps, Joanna "The Enigma" wrote in message .com... I don't really under stand how a company can ship a fragile orchid in a box but where's the best place to buy on the internet? I looking at the cheap and healthy. I have a Phal, what orchids should I get next? I want one that has a nice smell and looks pretty. Thanks Chris |
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Best place to by orchids on the internet
Joanna,
You're probably correct about be overly-conservative - I didn't even listen to my own advice! -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "J Fortuna" wrote in message ... Chris, Based on your questions about watering, I assume that you have very recently aquired the Phal. I would advise you to wait a while before acquiring other plants. While I think that Ray's beginner's advice at http://www.firstrays.com/beginner.htm is maybe a bit too conservative (if I understand it correctly, it seems to suggest waiting a few years before trying a different type of orchid), still I think that while a bit more conservative than most of us are willing to actually adher to it is basically sound advice. Different orchid types will have different requirements than Phals, but once you have learned from the experience of growing a Phal you would have a better sense of how to adjust the culture to the other orchid species. For example, if you find that the Phal's leaves grow too dark, and it won't rebloom next year, then you would know that you definitely need to add a grow lamp and that a different orchid species that requires even more light would not have a chance otherwise. However, as I said I think Ray's beginner's advice may be a bit too conservative than most of us are willing to live with (considering how addictive orchids are, waiting before buying more may not be an option :-) , and thus I would say, get more Phals -- my own experience has taught me that it is not much more difficult to keep several Phals alive/thriving than to keep one alive. There are some fragrant Phals, so if you are looking for fragrence, you might look for those. I have had some mixed experience with mail ordering plants, and definitely think that getting plants from local vendors is better if possible. If for no other reason, then because you can actually get a plant in bloom and less chance of bud blast. However, if after all this you are determined to mail order, I would recommend Al's Greenhouse (www.orchidexchange.com) for reasonable prices, good plants, good service, and a great source of advice. There is another vendor I would recommend as well, but you said that you are looking for cheap, so I won't. Hope this helps, Joanna "The Enigma" wrote in message .com... I don't really under stand how a company can ship a fragile orchid in a box but where's the best place to buy on the internet? I looking at the cheap and healthy. I have a Phal, what orchids should I get next? I want one that has a nice smell and looks pretty. Thanks Chris |
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Just remembered one more thing. If you truely wish to mail order orchids
that you can't get locally, this site is really worthwhile for ratings of vendors. http://www.proinnovation.com/ogres/ Best, Joanna "J Fortuna" wrote in message ... Chris, Based on your questions about watering, I assume that you have very recently aquired the Phal. I would advise you to wait a while before acquiring other plants. While I think that Ray's beginner's advice at http://www.firstrays.com/beginner.htm is maybe a bit too conservative (if I understand it correctly, it seems to suggest waiting a few years before trying a different type of orchid), still I think that while a bit more conservative than most of us are willing to actually adher to it is basically sound advice. Different orchid types will have different requirements than Phals, but once you have learned from the experience of growing a Phal you would have a better sense of how to adjust the culture to the other orchid species. For example, if you find that the Phal's leaves grow too dark, and it won't rebloom next year, then you would know that you definitely need to add a grow lamp and that a different orchid species that requires even more light would not have a chance otherwise. However, as I said I think Ray's beginner's advice may be a bit too conservative than most of us are willing to live with (considering how addictive orchids are, waiting before buying more may not be an option :-) , and thus I would say, get more Phals -- my own experience has taught me that it is not much more difficult to keep several Phals alive/thriving than to keep one alive. There are some fragrant Phals, so if you are looking for fragrence, you might look for those. I have had some mixed experience with mail ordering plants, and definitely think that getting plants from local vendors is better if possible. If for no other reason, then because you can actually get a plant in bloom and less chance of bud blast. However, if after all this you are determined to mail order, I would recommend Al's Greenhouse (www.orchidexchange.com) for reasonable prices, good plants, good service, and a great source of advice. There is another vendor I would recommend as well, but you said that you are looking for cheap, so I won't. Hope this helps, Joanna "The Enigma" wrote in message .com... I don't really under stand how a company can ship a fragile orchid in a box but where's the best place to buy on the internet? I looking at the cheap and healthy. I have a Phal, what orchids should I get next? I want one that has a nice smell and looks pretty. Thanks Chris |
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If you are in NC like it shows in your header, here is a list of companys in NC. Some may be within driving range for you. http://www.kingswoodorchids.com/ http://www.lenetteorchids.com/ http://www.marriottorchids.com/ http://home.att.net/~mikes_orchids/index.htm http://www.owensorchids.com/ http://www.raymondsgc.com/orchids.htm http://seagroveorchids.com/ http://www.woodlandorchids.com/ Those are all in NC I have bought from woodland with very good results. I deal mostly in importing of flasks but,when I get a hankerin for a full size plant or seedling... Here are 3 From other states I have delt with and gotten very good plants from in the past. Listed in order of my pref. http://www.oakhillgardens.com/ http://www.clanorchids.com/ http://www.dihcro.com/ For more info then you can shake a spike at: http://www.orchidmall.com/ Hope that helps a bit MAKEITGROW! NOOK On Wed, 17 Dec 2003 12:30:42 GMT, "The Enigma" wrote: I don't really under stand how a company can ship a fragile orchid in a box but where's the best place to buy on the internet? I looking at the cheap and healthy. I have a Phal, what orchids should I get next? I want one that has a nice smell and looks pretty. Thanks Chris |
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"Ray" wrote in message ...
Going to a local grower and asking about "what's good for my conditions" is a good idea. What part of NC are you in? Let's see if I remember my locations... Lenette in Kannaoplis Owens Orchids in Pisgah Forest (near Asheville) Breckenridge in Browns Summit (near Greensboro) Also: Hanks Chapel Orchids (Pittsboro) The Orchid Trail (Apex) Seagrove Orchids (Seagrove) Marriott Orchids (Kernersville) Woodland Orchids (Charlotte) Carolina Orchids (near Charlotte, just across the border in SC) Nick -- myrmecodia-at-yahoo-dot-com |
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I have had an excllent experience with orchids.com
Shell "The Enigma" wrote in message .com... I don't really under stand how a company can ship a fragile orchid in a box but where's the best place to buy on the internet? I looking at the cheap and healthy. I have a Phal, what orchids should I get next? I want one that has a nice smell and looks pretty. Thanks Chris |
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I did a search for The Orchid Trail (Apex) on the internet with no luck.
Where is this in Apex? (P.S. I live in Apex) Thanks Chris "Myrmecodia" wrote in message om... "Ray" wrote in message ... Going to a local grower and asking about "what's good for my conditions" is a good idea. What part of NC are you in? Let's see if I remember my locations... Lenette in Kannaoplis Owens Orchids in Pisgah Forest (near Asheville) Breckenridge in Browns Summit (near Greensboro) Also: Hanks Chapel Orchids (Pittsboro) The Orchid Trail (Apex) Seagrove Orchids (Seagrove) Marriott Orchids (Kernersville) Woodland Orchids (Charlotte) Carolina Orchids (near Charlotte, just across the border in SC) Nick -- myrmecodia-at-yahoo-dot-com |
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Chris,
Try using http://maps.yahoo.com/maps?t=b and type in Orchid Trail for business and Apex, NC -- it provides a phone number, address, and map. No Web site is listed, so I assume they may not have one. Best, Joanna "The Enigma" wrote in message .com... I did a search for The Orchid Trail (Apex) on the internet with no luck. Where is this in Apex? (P.S. I live in Apex) Thanks Chris "Myrmecodia" wrote in message om... "Ray" wrote in message ... Going to a local grower and asking about "what's good for my conditions" is a good idea. What part of NC are you in? Let's see if I remember my locations... Lenette in Kannaoplis Owens Orchids in Pisgah Forest (near Asheville) Breckenridge in Browns Summit (near Greensboro) Also: Hanks Chapel Orchids (Pittsboro) The Orchid Trail (Apex) Seagrove Orchids (Seagrove) Marriott Orchids (Kernersville) Woodland Orchids (Charlotte) Carolina Orchids (near Charlotte, just across the border in SC) Nick -- myrmecodia-at-yahoo-dot-com |
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"The Enigma" wrote in message r.com...
I did a search for The Orchid Trail (Apex) on the internet with no luck. Where is this in Apex? (P.S. I live in Apex) Thanks Chris 1201 Davis Drive. The owner is John Stanton. I didn't recall his phone number, but the Yahoo search suggested by Joanna gives 362-1062. If you are in Apex, have you attended any meetings of the Triangle Orchid Society? We have some great speakers lined up for 2004, and they usually bring plants for sale. It's a good way to get plants from remote nurseries without paying shipping fees. See http://www.triangleorchidsociety.org Regards, Nick |
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