Wanted: Paph philippinense var laevigatum or palawanense

[jbp63]

Hi, if anyone in the US has a division or seedling of the small variety of Paph philippinense var laevigatum or var palawanense (are they the same?) that they would want to sell please let me know. Thanks, John in AZ

 

[NYEric]

http://www.carolinaorchids.com/Files/Paph and Phrag List.htm
Seek and ye shall find!

 

[jbp63]

Thanks Eric

Eric, I emailed them last year and I never heard back from them. Thank you for reminding me. I will try again right now. Thanks very much, John

 

[epc]

I got one from Sam Tsui a couple of years ago. If it is not listed on his website, send him an email he may still have some.

 

[jbp63]

Thanks to Tom K. He clarified nicely the difference between var laevigatum and var palawanensis. Since I want the smaller variety which is palawanensis I am still looking. Still no reply from Carolina Orchids.

 

[NYEric]

PM EOrchids, I think that's where he got his from. Maybe a phone call is required.

 

[eOrchids]

As of today, I have yet placed an order with them. Monthly orchid budget reached.

 

[NYEric]

Budgets are for wussies. Just tell the collection bureaus you have the fever! :evil:

 

[likespaphs]

...Still no reply from Carolina Orchids.

um, i've heard some unflattering things about their plant labeling.....

 

[jbp63]

I made a call earlier today to Carolina Orchids, there was no answer so I left a message. I have not found any other sources for var. palawanensis. I will try Sam and see what he has to say. He is always very good about replying even when he is out of town.