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The whole discussion of air-cone pots brought me back to the days when Ray Rands was active in the orchid business. For those not seasoned enough to remember, he sold mostly Paphiopedilums back in the 80s and before. His advertisements in the AOS Bulletin were entertaining, the Dr. Toot comments...

Just got a copy of Averyanov's Slipper Orchids of Vietnam. Really fascinating book, full of useful information about geology, geography, and climate, as well as discussions of the species found in Vietnam, as well as the other plants found growing with them. Money well spent

Like the title says, I'm looking for a division/back prop of this clone. There's very few hybrids I'd like to have. This is one. Life's short, and I'm old, so I'm going to indulge myself.

As the title said, looking for a division or back propagation.

Not sure if this is the right forum, but... Got a shipment from Ecuagenera today. I must say that I was really surprised by the size and quality of the plants! Mostly Zootrophions, as I seem to have a thing for the most unusual of species, but also some Draculas, and "other" genera. All but one...

I've had this plant for 20+ years now, and it's grown quite well for me. This year it's flowering more than a month early.

I've got a plant labeled "Paph laevigatum" that I picked up probably 25 years or more ago. Grows like the dickens, but doesn't get big, only makes more dinky little growths. Biggest leaves are perhaps 15cm, but there's lots of them. (And lot of divisions!) Genetic or cultivational flaw? And...

Thanks to Heather Gaillot, I'm all signed in and ready to enjoy the forum. For what it's worth, I like species, (and the older paph hybrids, like F. C. Puddle). If you take me out drinking, and get me nicely lubricated, I'll admit to growing a few compact cattleyas for home decor use. I've...