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Marni
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Marni

Well-Known Member, Female, from Santa Rosa, CA

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I am in the middle of a project right now, but this evening should be able to post something. Apr 14, 2017

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    1. orchidnut
      orchidnut
      Marni: I don't know if I'm ready to deal with plants right out of the flask. Is it very difficult/any special considerations? How many years to bloom? I'm a senior citizen. God I crack myself up.
      Jun 2, 2017
      2. Marni
        Marni
        Lycastes are not easy to get out of flask. I'd say 3 to 5 years to bloom. I too am a senior citizen and still making crosses.
        Jun 3, 2017
    2. orchidnut
      orchidnut
      Marni: You seem to be the go to gal for Lycaste Skinneri Alba. Do you have any of these plants for sale?
      I'm losing my mind trying to find it. My wife's from Guatemala and I'll be there 6/21/17 but I'm told you can't buy them. It's illegal as it's the national flower. No wonder my brother in law gave me "alba" cuff links. lol
      Jun 2, 2017
      2. Marni
        Marni
        I only sell plants on ebay, but I do sell flasks and I have skinneri alba in flask. Not sure if I have any that are ready to come out of flask, but if you would be interested, I could check.
        Jun 2, 2017
      3. Marni
        Marni
        I don't think it isn't illegal to buy them, it is probably illegal take it out of the country.
        Jun 3, 2017
    3. Marni
      Marni
      I am in the middle of a project right now, but this evening should be able to post something.
      Apr 14, 2017
    4. Tom Smith
      Tom Smith
      NNeed some help !now what do I do ? My computer and I are not friendly. I would like to participate but can't seem to find any rules of procedure.
      Apr 14, 2017
    5. Kipper
      Kipper
      Feb 11, 2017
    6. robby jones
      robby jones
      as well as great info in the forum you also come highly recomended.now i know your prices will be competitive but what im unsure of is USA to AUS shipping..may i enquire the cost of a flask of catt;eyas shipped to IPSWICH Aus 4305 please ? cheers god bless Robby j
      Oct 15, 2016
    7. Tom Smith
      Tom Smith
      Marni - Thanks for responding - I grow mostly Denrobiums, cattleyas and laelias plus a mish mash of others. I'm a novice hobiest - have been growing orchids for about 10 years. A member of Conejo Orchid Society. Former member San Diego County Orchid Society. Love orchids an orchid growing folks !!!!! Keep smiling !!! Tom Smith
      Mar 20, 2016
    8. scruffy
      scruffy
      The bulbs are not mushy but not firm. They are rather soft and more yellowish.
      Would you cut it off? I have only one green bulb left.
      The new growth has had all melted down.
      Oct 3, 2014
    9. scruffy
      scruffy
      Bulbo.elisae(pinapple shaped bulbs) has lost all leaves and there is only one bulb look healthy and green (all others are yellow and not firm). Shall I cut off the healthy ONE off from the lest of them?
      Oct 3, 2014
      2. Marni
        Marni
        That is a difficult question. If the back bulbs are soft and mushy I would cut them off. If they feel dry and perhaps hollow I would leave them alone. If it survives, try giving it a somewhat drier colder winter and a warm wet summer.
        Oct 3, 2014
    10. spiro K.
      spiro K.
      Marni,Hi !
      A favor to ask of you; A friend from Greece is visiting the west coast (on business), and asked me if I know any worthwhile orchid/botanical gardens/retail places to visit.He'll be in SanDiego,S.F.,L.A..
      I've never been to the west coast,so I don't know any places other than the S.Diego zoo!
      Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

      Spiro
      Dec 20, 2013
    11. Julie Kennon
      Julie Kennon
      I looked on eBay and your site. You mention on you site that it takes awhile for you to respond. But it it okay to message you there?
      Nov 15, 2013
      2. Marni
        Marni
        Julie, you can send me an email through the website if you want. I am not as far behind on things as I was when I posted that note.
        Nov 15, 2013
    12. Jessetukkers
      Jessetukkers
      Hello,

      That's a Nice specie, stanhopea naurayi.... I like it very much, is ur plant big enough to cut it in future, maybe i can send u a plant of stanhopea napoensis so we can trade,

      Whit kind regards, jesse
      Oct 28, 2013
    13. Andreja Schulz
      Andreja Schulz
      Dear Marni ! I have a great wish : could you tell me the exact conditions of growing Maxillaria platypetala, please !
      Peruflora is coming to EU and I would like to order it.
      My problem with M. sanderiana was, that I watered it in wrong way ( or I did something else wrong ), I killed it after 1year! Very sad ! Now would not like to repeat it !
      Thank you in advance ! Best regards
      Andreja (Slovenija)
      Jul 6, 2013
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    Gender:
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    Location:
    Santa Rosa, CA
    Occupation:
    Orchid Grower
    An orchid grower since 1980. I now operate a flasking lab producing unusual species (and a few hybrids) from my collection. I was a potter for 42 years but now work exclusively with orchids.

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