You have a good resource in Hw. Quintal Farms.
I wouldn't be so sure about that. They are on a different island, otherwise I would just drive there for a visit.
I have called and left a msg. No response. I have since then called back 5 times and always get a recording saying their hours are Monday through Friday 7 am to 3 pm.
So far... zip zero nada
OK, now that Quintal responded, I can provide some feedback to this post. I hoped it would be positive, even if they didn't have what I was looking for. Unfortunately, I can't do that; instead I have to be truthful.
The lady that answered (she didn't offer her name, just that she was from Quintal ). She returned my call within a reasonable amount of time, and said that she was calling back because I mentioned in the message that this was my 2nd call. It was more than that, but it was only my 2nd message. I was hoping that at the very least, if they didn't have what I was looking for they could provide some leads to those that might. I told her that I was on Oahu, and that there didn't seem to be much here in the way of paphs I was looking for. When I mentioned that I was looking for a few different paph species and primary hybrids, she said that they were wholesalers. I asked what was the minimum order, and she said 30 plants with a minimum of 4 of each type. I was going to ask if they had some that were not listed on their site, but I never even got that far. She quickly said that there were orchid shows on Oahu, and I should look there. I said that I was aware of that and was a member of a few clubs. I have noticed in the past that sometimes a website has sold out of a listed plant, or may have others that were not on the website because they take some time / effort to keep the site current. I was going to ask for specific types, but the short, clipped responses thus far sent me a very clear message that they were not interested in my business, and that they were doing
me a favor just by returning my call. I have purchased more plants than I want, just to filll out an order, and I usually get multiples so I can choose the best one to keep, and give away the rest. Bottom line: they don't know me. They don't know if I am a small customer, a big customer, or perhaps someone that might even direct a future customer their way. Well, after that phone interaction, that ship has already sailed. These folks give the impression that if you can't make money for them, and right now, don't bother taking any of their time. The woman was not outright rude, but there was not a warm and friendly tone to the call. Instead, the impression I had was that my call was just a bother and that she couldn't get rid of me fast enough. Very disappointing result.
I have long memory. If I have influence to where to recommend the clubs go, or where they purchase plants for giveaway or prizes, I will certainly steer clear of those that appear to be bothered by a potential customer.
Ive not had success with semi-hydro but you're doing great. They will need to be much bigger to flower well (esp the roth) but might flower in the next 12 months.
"happy roots = Happy plants"
My cyms and terrestrials seem to do well in s/h. Just use a very weak fert solution from what is recommended on the label, and not to let the roots pack in too tightly. I've had some cyms actually split a few pots because there was just too many. If you don't catch that quick enough, you may lose all the liquid and not even be aware of it. (mine are outside, so I wouldn't notice a puddle if a pot leaked).
