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| Economy species seedling special
I don't know if I was wise in being a group participant in the species #1 plant growing project or not (bad influence)? Of course Oakhill sends out sales and info-emails to further entice one after the initial purchase. One of the emails that I'm guessing you all got was, "Economy Species Seedling Special". It further stated, "Our choice of varieties, indicate preferred genera". Price $40 which INCLUDES postage. Hmmm - ten plants for $4 each. As much as I like larger plants and am REALLY enjoying a couple of beautiful blooming plants right now - This was too tempting - I don't have many species plants - maybe in a couple of years I can convert these "deal" plants into beauties too? - I thought about it off and on and finally bit. My comment to them as part of the purchase via the order email was preferred genera phals and second choice paphs. I also indicated that I already had the two species plants from the geeks project so would appreciate not getting them again and also requested no large/standard size catts. So, with that said I was anxious to see what I would actually get. Kind of like Christmas?! I received the following plants (none of which I had) - phal manii, schilleriana purpurea, intermedia, equestris, leucorrhoda, stuartiana, schilleriana, bastianii, and two non-phals - which were gongora tricolor and encyclia fragrans. New welcome pic below. They should do a good job keeping my ambionesis company! |
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I got that flyer, but past it up. After seeing your haul, I could kick myself. You got some killer deals. Which Phals have the mottle leaf? Wow what a deal!
__________________ Jenny~ ![]() All things beautiful do not have to be full of color to be noticed: in life that which is unnoticed has the most power. |
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Sandra~ You have to sign up for them on their website.
__________________ Jenny~ ![]() All things beautiful do not have to be full of color to be noticed: in life that which is unnoticed has the most power. |
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April - Oakhill sent me all the ten I have listed - THEY are the ones who picked - after my genera preference. Jenny - four of the eight phals have mottled leaves which was a welcome surprise - both types of schilleriana, leucorrhoda, & stuartiana. |
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AAAhhhh I could kick myself.
__________________ Jenny~ ![]() All things beautiful do not have to be full of color to be noticed: in life that which is unnoticed has the most power. |
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Wow, that is a great deal. A friend of mine used to order from them with similar deals. That's awesome that they didn't send yu any you already had. They look so not lonely all lined up together all cute like and such, lol (does that even makes sense?)
__________________ Kortney "Nani ga miemasu ka"-White, Tekkonkinkreet http://kidaorchids.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/Ki...ws?ref=profile |
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Just for you Jenny :>) x leucorroda ![]() and a close up of the distinctive lip ![]() and the schilleriana ![]() and the equestris ![]() I got these from Oak Hill in February (I think) this year. They bloomed on schedule for me and are now growing like weeds. Now Jenny, you know you have room to squeeze these beautiful 'chids into your grow area :>) Mike you got a great deal and I'm confident they will all bloom for you during the next bloom cycle. Brooke |
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Beautiful!!!! You know I got the room I'm on a strict one a week buy schedule and this week's taken. LoL
__________________ Jenny~ ![]() All things beautiful do not have to be full of color to be noticed: in life that which is unnoticed has the most power. |
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Great haul, Mike! They all look really good, too! I've bought several new plants recently... I HAVE to cool it! I don't want so many that I can't take care of them right. I can't wait to see your photos down the road!
__________________ Patti |
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Mayres - Great buy! I have been thinking about doing one of the packages. This just makes me want to do it even more. I might do that in the fall when the temperatures get a little more reasonable here for shipping. Keep us updated on how they do.
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To all of those who thought they missed out, this special has been on their website for a while. It is a GREAT deal! I have a credit with them and have been considering ordering more seedlings from them. I've been happy with my purchases from them.
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OK, here is what I got, 5 Phals, 4 Catts, and 1 that used to be a Catt P. amboinensis, P. bastianii P. equestris, P. Schilleriana purpurea P. stuartiana C. Maxima, C.trianae v. alba C intermedia, C. gaskelliana v. alba Guarianthe aurantiaca Now that I have the Phalaenopsis amboinensis, can I join the species project, or do I need to get all the plants that were chosen by the group? |
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I'd say jump on in and join the party - glad to "see" you! They grow slow enough that you are right with us - yours is probably from the same batch anyway. Go ahead and make a post about your plant in the section and start right in! |
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Thought I'd post another pic of my ten Oak Hill seedlings that I acquired back in April. Well.........at least I thought it was April - now I see that I started this post in June - so I guess I got these in June and our little project plant(s) came in April previous?! My how time flies! The other surprise is that my phal shilleriana purpurea (back right in photo) is probably twice the size of all the other plants - I've absolutely no idea why this should be???? I guess in every group you have an over achiever and a runt? Last edited by mayres; 01-05-2009 at 12:26 AM. Reason: typo |
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wow great growing, thanks for the update ( although this is the first time i have found this thread) after seeing this i think i may have to try a seedling pack again ( i was very pleased with the one i got)- i soooooo what a few mottled leaf 'chids |
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I've been a bad, bad orchid mom for the past several months. Though my seedlings all arrived in great shape, a few of them are now in orchid heaven due to my neglect. I may try a seedling pack again when I'm more organized about caring for my orchids (early Spring might be a good time). I still think that the seedling pack is an awesome deal! PS- thanks for posting your gorgeous little collection of seedlings! |
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Those look great! I'll have to get a pic of mine one of these days, they are all coming along nicely, and I might even have a spike forming on my Phal stuartiana. It is only about 1/10th of inch long, but it definitely has the little 'mitten' shape going for it |
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Mike I never doubted you wouldn't succeed with the seedlings :>) Your schilleriana is the biggest because it will be a big ole honkin' plant. Is yours spiking now - it is the season for them. Norris it is also the season for the stuartiana to bloom - congrats to you too! Brooke |
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way to go, Mike! i'm surprised they sent you a Gongora in your species special, but hey - surprises are a good thing ![]() oh, and Congrats on winning the December comp!
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Mike: Your seedlings look great! I also have a schilleriana from Oak Hills. They gave it to me as a gift last year at the Orchid Fest. It's amazing how fast they grow. All of your seedlings look wonderful - under your wonderful care. Oh, and yes, we got our stuff last April. Last edited by Sharyn; 01-05-2009 at 07:13 PM. Reason: typo |
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I NEVER expected to get a bloom this soon - but Phal intermedia is blooming today! It only took about 9 months from receipt of a tiny little fragile seedling! The spike is so small in diameter I began to doubt that it would ever support a flower and was guessing maybe ONE flower as this size plant? But no, after this flower there appears to be at least 3-4 more buds - so we'll see what happens. ![]() ![]() |
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Thanks so much for sharing this picture. Half phals and half catts? They ALL look REALLY HEALTHY. Excellent! Maybe I should send my whole collection down for you to take care of for awhile? |
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WOW - nice plants!! I saw that special and was thinking tiny little seedlings. What a great deal!
__________________ "Any Problem That Can Be Solved With Money Is Not Really A Problem." |
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Time for another update! 1) phal mannii - aural form - actually SMALLER than when I acquired - not healthy - think I let it get too dry last summer and most of the roots dried up. I'm concerned that it will pull out of it? 2) phal schilleriana purpurea - HUGE leaves - no blooms yet - root system also compromised. Variagation of leaves not as prominant as others (typical?) 3) phal intermedia - spike currently (2nd time) - first of them to bloom (last year) 4) phal leucorrhoda - major battle with mealies - growth and health overall OK 5) phal stuartiana - LOVE this little one - both flowers and foliage - didn't anticipate how cool the BACKSIDE of blooms would be (green-tinted) 6) phal shilleriana - three flowers on first spike 7) phal bastiani - two basal keikis already - no bloom yet 8) phal equestris - first bloom just coming out - such tiny flowers! 9) gongora tricolor - haven't got a clue what I'm doing with this one. 10) encyclia fragrans - seems to be growing rather slowly but looks relatively healthy? |
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