Thinking about getting this one....

[Tarad]

Isnt this one cool? For sale on ebay right now. Please talk me out of it it is big and I dont have room! LOL Tara

[amersault]

but, but... we can't see what it is

either way, i think you should get it

[phalaephila]

Hi:

This one what? There is no link or picture....

[Tarad]

Sorry here it is. Tara

[myorchid]

I'm enabling......buy, buy!!! LOL!!

[amersault]

very pretty! will it come tagged or will it be a NOID?

[Danelady]

How could you expect us to talk you out of it?? It's beautiful!!!

[solay]

I say go for it! It's beautiful!

[Tarad]

It is tagged it is Baldans Tie dyed. I wouldnt be hurt if someone else wanted to bid on it. Pretty cool large one. I gotta stop lookin at thier phals lol. I just dont have the room!Tara

[Tarad]

I was going to bid on this one but they say for experts only, is rare and only selling one. They grew it out of a bottle 8 years ago, anyone recognize this type? Tara

[lmartiny]

I like them both. Tie dye a very fitting name. As for number two very cool. "experts only?" that would count me out. I say give it a try if not too expensive and you are game. You seem pretty good with the orchid thing.

[Tarad]

Well seems it is easier to be pretty good with the phals, but everything I know came form here and the experts here. I stunk at the Cattleya trial. Had to rehome them, they would not bloom and had no room. Also sold my Sharry babies they were bigger too no room. Then I replaced them with phals at least I am gettin results and blooms, well buds anyway Tara

[kmarch]

Originally Posted by Tarad

I was going to bid on this one but they say for experts only, is rare and only selling one. They grew it out of a bottle 8 years ago, anyone recognize this type? Tara

It is either Cochleanthes amazonica or Cochleanthes Amazing (Coch amazonica x Coch discolor). It is not rare. It is not one for the "experts only." I suspect the seller used these terms to entice bidders. I unfortunately see that from time to time on eBay, sellers saying a commonly found orchid is rare or somehow exclusive when they're not.

Here's a good Cochleanthes culture sheet: Culture Files - Cochleanthes discolor

[psyc1210]

You picked some lovely ones there, I say get both, lol!!

[Tarad]

Hmmm it needs 80% Humidity. I cant keep over 30 right now when not at home. It is a cool looking orchid. It is not very bright of them to make those claims when there are so many experts out there.Tara

[articuno75]

Tarad it's not a Baldan's tie dyed. That's one of Pine Ridges babies. Baldans used to sell some of PR's stuff too. to be exact the name of that one is Phal Brother Sandra 'Splash' HCC/AOS

Oh yeah, BUY HONEY BUY!!!!!

[hulaorchid]

I vote to BUY!! It's real beauty!! Oh we're suppose to stop you! Yah right. There is always room to hang one right

[brookn]

Kevin you are spot on as usual. It's Cocleanthes amazonica, I saw the listing for it. The grower says (in the ad) "they hate to be cold, and like to be left alone". Now from what I can tell my orchids like to have friends lol, poor sad antisocial little thing.

[patticake]

That Phal is gorgeous...it needs a loving home.... You're going to just leave it for some schmuck to buy it and kill it How could you It's calling for you..........

[fred]

hehehe you are asking us to try to talk you out of it hehehe hahaha

not a chance lol

go for it we are "geeks" remember

you don't have room you must have just a small space

[katrina]

Yep...I'm jumping on the "GO FOR IT" bandwagon!!

As for the Cochleanthes, I don't grow any and I'm not familiar w/their specific care however, I do have a few plants that state they need really high humidity and they are doing just fine in my heated house..currently hanging the zone of 42%-48% RH. Granted, I've only had them about a year...some less...so we'll see what happens over the long haul but you'll never know what is possible unless you give it a shot.

[Bird Song Farm]

Oh, I've lusted for Baldan's Tie Dyed before! It's a beauty. Is it on Baldan's e-Bay sales? (I haven't checked their listings in awhile)
Al

[CharliesAngel51]

Too pretty to pass up. The coloring looks very dainty.

When you buy on Ebay do the plants get to you in good condition? I would think they might be hard to pack for mailing.

[Tarad]

Lol thanks all. The splash is gorgeous. Anyone wanting a monster phal baldans has the Red Devil HUGE ex large for sale.

AL there are three available with one day left to bid. Get in there and get one! The bid is pretty low right now.

Charliesangel I have had for the most part very good luck on ebay, however stick with reputable sellers others recommend. I have only been into orchids for about three years now and am by no means any kind of expert. I can say there are a few I buy from on ebay that I have had no trouble with. Nice healthy plants everytime. Tara

[Tarad]

Guys for the orchids sake I think I have to pass it is going to be 30 below tomorrow and very fridgid. Unless I can get them to hold off for a week or so when it gets back above zero. I dont care how many heat packs ya have in there the thing wont make it subzero. Especially if I am not home and the PO guy doenst think to take it to a neighbor. Tara

[Bird Song Farm]

Tara, I think we are in the same deep freezer, just at oposite ends! Our minus 30F arrives tonight. I did receive a beautiful plant yesterday and glanced at the temp. as the postal truck pulled into the yard...............plus 9F. The plant is beautiful and in perfect shape. It depends on the vendor and how well they pack, look for "we pack for Winter shipping" in the description, or write before you bid and ask what precautions they take.
Al

Originally Posted by Tarad

Guys for the orchids sake I think I have to pass it is going to be 30 below tomorrow and very fridgid. Unless I can get them to hold off for a week or so when it gets back above zero. I dont care how many heat packs ya have in there the thing wont make it subzero. Especially if I am not home and the PO guy doenst think to take it to a neighbor. Tara

[Tarad]

Al,
I think Baldans would do well. I had a recent mishap and am a little gun shy with an orchid seller who sent my precious little mini to the wrong address 2 hours away to my mom who is in assisted living. It sat out in 20 degree weather for about 12 hours or so. She then yanked it out put it in SOIL in a huge pot before I even knew where the orchid had landed. Believe it or not it is still alive today and blooming from what I hear. I got my money back and so did the seller, paypal glitch. At any rate I trust Baldans shipping so perhaps if I did win one they would hold it till next week for the Jan thaw lol. Tara

[Tarad]

Just wanted to mention that I did not win one of these beauties. Tara

[LauraGR]

I add my voice to the supporters: Go for it!! I am jealous because I can't safely bid for 'chids in these few frigid months. So I encourage you to do what I can't!!

[articuno75]

That's a bummer, but I'm sure you'll find something better soon.

[Bird Song Farm]

I didn't bid Tara, so we didn't fight over it. LOL Baldan's will list it again I'm sure. I think this is the third time I've seen in in their auction sales but I usually have a number of bids going so have to be carefull about the expenses should I win some others...
Al

Originally Posted by Tarad

Just wanted to mention that I did not win one of these beauties. Tara

[Tarad]

LOL Al it would have been fine if you bid against me. I live like this...if God wants me to have it i will have it. I can afford much so I really have to draw the line on what I pay for an orchid if I decide to get one. Also it is fridgid cold here so it was better for the orchid anyway. Tara

[Tarad]

I meant I cant afford much... Tara