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Parkside Orchid Fest
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Happypaphy7
Paphlover
Well, I agree with nearly all you pointed out.
Saying the truth is not harshy, but maybe saying that they might be out of business by next year is.
oke:
I was also there on the first day.
First, washing station, yes, I needed to wash my hands after touching a few bags of potting mix, my hands were black! I asked for a place where I can wash my hands and I was told that there is one in the porter potty. Strange, I thought. Well, there was a handsanitizer, which worked really well, not leaving some sticky residue like some hand sanitizers do.
There were two porter potty on site, by the way, just not side by side.
But yeah, I don't know why they did not let people use their bathroom? Maybe it was out of order? I did not ask.
The greenhouse with paphs, the minute I walked in, I had two thoughts.
Damn, somebody already bought out all the good ones. Gosh, why the hell is it so hot in here?
Nearly all the plants had what appeared to look like brown rust disease. and possibly mites.
It was just so dry and hot in there. I felt bad for the plants.
The fan would kick in every few minutes, which I thought was odd because that is usually how the misting system works in the greenhouse.
The fan is supposed to be on all the time, I think?
I did go through every single plant except for what were apparent as multis since I don't have much interest in them.
There were quite a few interesting crosses, but most were in poor conditions.
I did pick out a few that looked perfectly healthy.
Paphiopedilum Hiroki Tanaka (armeniacum x wenshanense) was there! I was so excited because it was on my wish list. There were a few plants, but only one looked healthy enough and I bought that one. Later, I saw that Marlow orchids had some but much more expensive.
I also picked out Paph. (Fanaticum x malipoense) in spike.
I had bought this same cross from Park Side in February at Deepcut, which is also coming into bud at the moment. I bought another one because this plant was much smaller than mine. and hopefully they will be different enough when they bloom out.
Then I picked out Paph. ( Bel Royal x armeniacum) which appeared to be in low spike.
Next greenhouse, which housed cattleyas, it was better, but the plants were not particularly in great shape, not horrible compared to other places I visited except for the ones in Hawaii where Cattleyas were in great shape. Well, for the most part, not all of them, of course.
I was not looking to buy cattleyas anyway.
The third greenhouse was probably the best one of them all. It had dendrobiums of different types near the entrance. The fans and coolers were all working fine. Masdies and other cool growing orchids were near the back where the cooling system was.
I picked up one little but multi growth Neofinetia falcate (Amami Island strain). There were a tray full of them, all looking great. I picked the largest clump with one spike.
I'm especially happy with it because I was looking for a small neo of this variety. I already have two Amami Island strain neos. One is very large and the other small. This new purchase is even smaller than my smallest. Yay!!!
I was finished with my shopping at Parkside by now.
I headed to the vendors out on the field. Glen was right on the front middle, my favorite vendor.
I bought a few paphs from Glen and then had a quick look around the rest of the vendors.
Ten Shin had brought, as always, lots of very nice interesting plants.
Paph. vietnamense were nearly sold out. I would have bought some concolor as they looked perfectly fresh, but not my priority.
There were a whole bunch of Gloria Naugle of good size. I had issues with this hybrid, so I checked the underside of the leaves, well, same story. They all had issues, some better than others, but I just did not want to take a chance. Next to it were a whole bunch of Harold Koopowitz. They were HUGE!!! Every single one was a single or two growth division of previously flowered plants. then There were lots of Chinese Cymbidiums in flower, but those leaves were amazing. very tempting, but I already have about three, and no more room, so I had to pass. painful!
I picked up some mix from Kelly's Korner, and then bought a tiny little Paph. hookerae from Marlow's Orchids. I'm loving the leaves.
Oh, by the way, Parkside Orchids did have two more greenhouses coming though.
One, far right one, is going to be a bonsai collection room, I think?
Saying the truth is not harshy, but maybe saying that they might be out of business by next year is.
oke:I was also there on the first day.
First, washing station, yes, I needed to wash my hands after touching a few bags of potting mix, my hands were black! I asked for a place where I can wash my hands and I was told that there is one in the porter potty. Strange, I thought. Well, there was a handsanitizer, which worked really well, not leaving some sticky residue like some hand sanitizers do.
There were two porter potty on site, by the way, just not side by side.
But yeah, I don't know why they did not let people use their bathroom? Maybe it was out of order? I did not ask.
The greenhouse with paphs, the minute I walked in, I had two thoughts.
Damn, somebody already bought out all the good ones. Gosh, why the hell is it so hot in here?
Nearly all the plants had what appeared to look like brown rust disease. and possibly mites.
It was just so dry and hot in there. I felt bad for the plants.
The fan would kick in every few minutes, which I thought was odd because that is usually how the misting system works in the greenhouse.
The fan is supposed to be on all the time, I think?
I did go through every single plant except for what were apparent as multis since I don't have much interest in them.
There were quite a few interesting crosses, but most were in poor conditions.
I did pick out a few that looked perfectly healthy.
Paphiopedilum Hiroki Tanaka (armeniacum x wenshanense) was there! I was so excited because it was on my wish list. There were a few plants, but only one looked healthy enough and I bought that one. Later, I saw that Marlow orchids had some but much more expensive.
I also picked out Paph. (Fanaticum x malipoense) in spike.
I had bought this same cross from Park Side in February at Deepcut, which is also coming into bud at the moment. I bought another one because this plant was much smaller than mine. and hopefully they will be different enough when they bloom out.
Then I picked out Paph. ( Bel Royal x armeniacum) which appeared to be in low spike.
Next greenhouse, which housed cattleyas, it was better, but the plants were not particularly in great shape, not horrible compared to other places I visited except for the ones in Hawaii where Cattleyas were in great shape. Well, for the most part, not all of them, of course.
I was not looking to buy cattleyas anyway.
The third greenhouse was probably the best one of them all. It had dendrobiums of different types near the entrance. The fans and coolers were all working fine. Masdies and other cool growing orchids were near the back where the cooling system was.
I picked up one little but multi growth Neofinetia falcate (Amami Island strain). There were a tray full of them, all looking great. I picked the largest clump with one spike.
I'm especially happy with it because I was looking for a small neo of this variety. I already have two Amami Island strain neos. One is very large and the other small. This new purchase is even smaller than my smallest. Yay!!!
I was finished with my shopping at Parkside by now.
I headed to the vendors out on the field. Glen was right on the front middle, my favorite vendor.
I bought a few paphs from Glen and then had a quick look around the rest of the vendors.
Ten Shin had brought, as always, lots of very nice interesting plants.
Paph. vietnamense were nearly sold out. I would have bought some concolor as they looked perfectly fresh, but not my priority.
There were a whole bunch of Gloria Naugle of good size. I had issues with this hybrid, so I checked the underside of the leaves, well, same story. They all had issues, some better than others, but I just did not want to take a chance. Next to it were a whole bunch of Harold Koopowitz. They were HUGE!!! Every single one was a single or two growth division of previously flowered plants. then There were lots of Chinese Cymbidiums in flower, but those leaves were amazing. very tempting, but I already have about three, and no more room, so I had to pass. painful!
I picked up some mix from Kelly's Korner, and then bought a tiny little Paph. hookerae from Marlow's Orchids. I'm loving the leaves.
Oh, by the way, Parkside Orchids did have two more greenhouses coming though.
One, far right one, is going to be a bonsai collection room, I think?
Happypaphy7
Paphlover
Some Pictures
These are of participating vendors' plants.
These are of participating vendors' plants.
Happypaphy7
Paphlover
Some more
These pictures are of Parkside Orchids.
The best greenhouse had many beautiful orchids in bloom, although I did not take many pictures.
These pictures are of Parkside Orchids.
The best greenhouse had many beautiful orchids in bloom, although I did not take many pictures.
Marco
Slipperless member
Great photos from the event. Thanks for posting all.
C
Clark
Guest
priced a bit high imo.
Happypaphy7
Paphlover
I see them offered at the Whole Foods at $12 so, not too bad, but I would love to pay less of course.
I almost bought Venus Fly Trap with these huge "traps". They were impressive. I've never seen them that big. Then I was thinking, what kind of bugs do I have to feed those big traps. lol
Now I miss it. Dang it, should have bought it.
I almost bought Venus Fly Trap with these huge "traps". They were impressive. I've never seen them that big. Then I was thinking, what kind of bugs do I have to feed those big traps. lol
Now I miss it. Dang it, should have bought it.
Marco
Slipperless member
Happypaphy - I have a red akai vft. it's not doing so well under my care because I simply cannot give it the light it needs. My neos take up the prime real estate. You can have it if you want it. Otherwise I was going to leave it at Eric's (nj Eric) door step when I pass by silva in September and let him find it when he gets home. oke:
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Happypaphy7
Paphlover
Are they red all over?
Sure, why not!
Can you send me a picture if possible?
Mine is green with red inside the traps.
VFT needs full sun, so they should not be sharing the same growing area as neos.
Sure, why not!
Can you send me a picture if possible?
Mine is green with red inside the traps.
VFT needs full sun, so they should not be sharing the same growing area as neos.
SlipperFan
Addicted
Thanks for the tour!
I do wish I'd known Chinese Cyms. were there. I'd have
sent money to just about anyone for a few of them. Damn,
damn, damn!!!
sent money to just about anyone for a few of them. Damn,
damn, damn!!!
Glen Decker also sells them but if you contact Ten Shin, Matt is coming back to NY in September..
eOrchids
Well-Known Member
Are they red all over?
Sure, why not!
Can you send me a picture if possible?
Mine is green with red inside the traps.
VFT needs full sun, so they should not be sharing the same growing area as neos.
Red akai VFT turns red under full sun!
Happypaphy - I have a red akai vft. it's not doing so well under my care because I simply cannot give it the light it needs. My neos take up the prime real estate. You can have it if you want it. Otherwise I was going to leave it at Eric's (nj Eric) door step when I pass by silva in September and let him find it when he gets home.
Thanks Marco! I appreciate the thought!
Happypaphy7
Paphlover
Follow their schedule within the US as they carry Chinese Cymbidiums pretty much every time they show up.
Ten Shin has the best price and good varieties.
I was very tempted to get some because there were many nice ones, mostly variegated varieties but some with lots of cream yellow were sooooo pretty.
Almost all of them were in bloom, too.
Now, you feel even worse, right?
Yeah, good going there Happy! I want ensifoliums and
you can interpret the names. I'd love to find a Red Peach
again. Give me a couple of weeks notice before Sept. and
I'll send a check or cash or whatever will work for you. Will
you be my shopper????? I'll share a plant or two...
I HAD one of Glen Decker's Cyms. and it immediately died.
Eron gave me a division of ensifolium var album and it's
growing wonderfully well. The blooms smell heavenly.
you can interpret the names. I'd love to find a Red Peach
again. Give me a couple of weeks notice before Sept. and
I'll send a check or cash or whatever will work for you. Will
you be my shopper????? I'll share a plant or two...
I HAD one of Glen Decker's Cyms. and it immediately died.
Eron gave me a division of ensifolium var album and it's
growing wonderfully well. The blooms smell heavenly.
Happypaphy7
Paphlover
Ten Shin is participating a small orchid fest in NJ in September.
I most likely won't be there as I plan to have vacation in Canada during the time.
If you have something specific in mind, then you'll first have to contact Matt for availability.
Do you only like Cym. ensifoliums?
I have Cym. sinense that I might part with, but not sure.
Cymbidiums immediately dying is very unusual.
Did you leave them in your car in the summer? lol
I most likely won't be there as I plan to have vacation in Canada during the time.
If you have something specific in mind, then you'll first have to contact Matt for availability.
Do you only like Cym. ensifoliums?
I have Cym. sinense that I might part with, but not sure.
Cymbidiums immediately dying is very unusual.
Did you leave them in your car in the summer? lol
My greenhouse temps. limit Chinese Cyms. for me. Most
ensifoliums like warmer temps. than some of the others.
Cym. sinense likes cooler temps. than I have in my greenhouse, but I do love them.
As far as I know, the Cym. ensifolium Four Seasons never rode in any vehicle other than FedEx two day. The roots were
rotted and it just fell over and died. Made me very unhappy and won't go that route again.
ensifoliums like warmer temps. than some of the others.
Cym. sinense likes cooler temps. than I have in my greenhouse, but I do love them.
As far as I know, the Cym. ensifolium Four Seasons never rode in any vehicle other than FedEx two day. The roots were
rotted and it just fell over and died. Made me very unhappy and won't go that route again.
Let me know if you want me to get you some from Ten Shin in September.
Eric, I definitely do!!!! You let me know when you need
$$$$ for purchases and shipping.
$$$$ for purchases and shipping.
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