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Coelogyne cristata

Discussion in 'Wanted' started by MmeRose, Dec 11, 2016.

  1. Dec 11, 2016 #1
    MmeRose

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    I've been looking for a (reasonably mature) plant to buy and had no luck with googling. Why don't more places sell them?
     
  2. Dec 11, 2016 #2
    rico

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    Orchids Limited sells them. $40 in spike it says on their website.
     
  3. Dec 11, 2016 #3
    MmeRose

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    Thank you! I don't know why I haven't come across that nursery before. Is it difficult to grow? I wondered why it isn't more popular - so pretty! I will order it and try my luck at growing it!
     
  4. Dec 12, 2016 #4
    speciosa

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    Andy's Orchids also has some very nice ones, including a variety he calls "grandiflora" which is a much tighter growing plant (some varieties of cristata ramble quite a lot) - it also has larger flowers as the name implies... Good luck! One of my all time favorite orchids - that is, if you can chill it down a bit in the winter months.
     
  5. Dec 12, 2016 #5
    MmeRose

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    Thanks, speciosa.

    I didn't see C. cristata or grandiflora on Andy's website. I suppose I could call them to see of they have some not listed.
     
  6. Dec 12, 2016 #6
    Marni

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    Definitely call.
     
  7. Jan 7, 2017 #7
    MmeRose

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    I called an spoke with Andy (they are so nice and helpful with growing info) and a beautiful C. cristata grandiflora was in my ht little hands a week later...along with 3 Dendrobiums.
    They are such a great nursery and I love their mounts.
     
  8. Feb 4, 2017 #8
    MmeRose

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    Update: it is blooming now and is absolutely beautiful! Thanks, everyone!