Malala 2011

Why can't you just settle for a squirrel?

 

Let him have a monkey, Dale. Monkey acts are fun to watch!

 

Malala

I've bought from Malala through Botanica for the past couple years and had mixed results, as you'd expect from rescued orchids that have traveled halfway around the world. Two years ago and last year I ordered, among other things, an Aeranthes henrici. Both were large seedlings. Strangely enough, these are the two from those orders that have never given me any problems. They root and grow well. I'm hoping they're finally reaching blooming size. Given that the species, especially seedlings, have a horrible reputation for mortality, I've been very surprised. One thing I've been told repeatedly is NEVER use insecticides on them, not even mild ones such as insecticidal soaps, so I just inspect them periodically and scrape off any insects I find, which is rare. Has anybody else had a similar experience with this particular species?

 

Thank you Yuri for sharing your encouraging experience with Erasanthe henrici!

 

This will be my first time importing from Malala (hopefully!) and also my first time ever importing. I have narrowed my list to a few plants, and I was hoping some of the veteran Malala people could give some input as to which plants I've selected would be a best choice for someone new to acclimating these plants. Heres my list:

Aerangis umbonata
Aerangis curnowiana
Angraecum bicallosum
Angraecum breve
Angraecum filicornu
Angraecum urschianum
Angraecum ramosum
Neobathiea filicornu

Some of these were mentioned in a previous thread, but I could not find information on all of them. I probably will only order 4-5 from this list based on any tips I get. Also, if there is a plant that I do not have listed that you guys think would be a good choice, please let me know! Thanks

 

Will Malala come to Europe? Because all prices are in euros (€)...

 

She always gives prices in euros, but she does not plan travel in Europe in 2011!!

 

I've had trouble with the leafless Microcoelia and Solenangis. *sigh*

 

Thanks Mr.B. I knew you'd have some good information. I knew curnowiana was a synonym for punctata and I was hoping people would've had success with importing these. I've been looking for punctata in the U.S. for about two years and have yet to find one under $60. If you know of a source, please let me know!

I really like the punctata type Aerangis (punctata, umbonata, monantha). Thats why I also had umbonata on my list.

 

I would give up on the curnowiana or the umbonata. It reallly just depends. My umbonata from last years import is currently in spike and happy as a clam. And the curnowiana may do just fine as well. When you get them, follow the instructions from Morabeza's post and most likely they'll do fine. The entire import process is rough on the plants -- but most of them do just fine.

 

I'm going to want to see that umbonata when it blooms! The umbonata is probably one of the most exciting thing on the list for me

 

I have one in spike for the first time, with 5 buds, but I won't see the flowers....I will be in vacations for three weeks....

 

Has anyone tried the Microcelia? How did they do?

 

I have 5 of the punctata that I got years ago from Tom at Golden gate, he had trouble with them in pots so I took what was left and mounted them they do so much better that way, no moss. Last summer we harvested a seed pod and it is in flask now, so maybe in a few years I'll have some to share

 

Woot woot! The Malala plants are in Miami going through USDA inspection right now. Crossed fingers they all pass without being handled roughly.

 

*Alexis puts on her black ninja gear and heads over to MIA*

 

everyone calm down...everything will be okay - I already slaughtered my sacrificial floof. The ang gods should be pleased and help things come along smoothly.