Added "Another" Vanda oops :) in the Orchids forum

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BBQNBLUES

Aug 3, 2019 5:38 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Glenn Graham
Memphis (Zone 7b)

Just couldn't resist it's colors after watching the youtube video !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Vanda (Per) Tony Tan Keng Yam (Bangkok Sunset X Vanda Wilas)

it's Fragrant too !

snagged it off eBay for $15 NBS

| @BBQNBLUES | Post #2037560 (1)

Last edited by BBQNBLUES Aug 6, 2019 3:24 PM

ctcarol

Aug 3, 2019 5:48 PM CST

Name: Carol
Santa Ana, ca
Sunset zone 22, USDA zone 10 A.

Oh, that is gorgeous! I hope this was a reputable seller, and you get what you paid for. I'm very leery about E-Bay sellers.

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BBQNBLUES

Aug 3, 2019 5:50 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Glenn Graham
Memphis (Zone 7b)

ctcarol said:Oh, that is gorgeous! I hope this was a reputable seller, and you get what you paid for. I'm very leery about E-Bay sellers.

100% positive feedback

Really surprised no one "sniped me".

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ctcarol

Aug 3, 2019 5:55 PM CST

Name: Carol
Santa Ana, ca
Sunset zone 22, USDA zone 10 A.

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bumplbea

Aug 3, 2019 5:56 PM CST

Name: Bea
PNW (Zone 8b)

Ooo 🤪 a fragrant new orchid ..
Thanks for the link...

I’m so busy... “I don’t know if I found a rope or lost a horse.”

| @bumplbea | Post #2037572 (5)

BigBill

Aug 3, 2019 7:52 PM CST

Name: Big Bill
Livonia Michigan (Zone 6a)
If you need to relax, grow plants!!

I think that if you decide to order from e-bay you might be asking for trouble. I would be afraid of buying anything not in flower. What about viruses?
I have heard that reputable nurseries are making stuff available through e-bay. People like Krull Smith. But I would be very careful.
I still love to pick my plants in person.

Orchid lecturer, teacher and judge. Retired Wildlife Biologist. Supervisor of a nature preserve up until I retired.

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Ursula

Aug 3, 2019 8:11 PM CST

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Name: Ursula
Fair Lawn NJ, zone 7a

I agree, I prefer to buy in person, but this is gorgeous! Good luck with it!

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BBQNBLUES

Aug 4, 2019 10:29 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Glenn Graham
Memphis (Zone 7b)

@BigBill Unfortunately, I'm unable to purchase in person. As far as reputable growers, the above seller was a collector selling off his collection. Have only had 1 bad experience with eBay Vanda sellers & he's on my "Avoid List" now.

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BBQNBLUES

Aug 17, 2019 11:22 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Glenn Graham
Memphis (Zone 7b)

Considering how HOT it's been (in Memphis) I decided to _Add more long-fiber Coconut Coir to my Vanda wood baskets. Still dipping each twice a day for 30 minutes... but concerned over drying wind... although we typically have High humidity this Summer it's been around 58%.

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BBQNBLUES

Aug 29, 2019 8:04 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Glenn Graham
Memphis (Zone 7b)

*Finally found a RED with a large bloom !! New cross from Thailand. Just purchased & Hope to receive next week.

Vanda Majik Fancy #32

From RN Orchids a Brother & Sister team of RN's / orchid nursery

I've purchased 4 from them & they've ALL been so Healthy !
https://www.rnorchids.com/

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Last edited by BBQNBLUES Aug 30, 2019 10:05 AM

ctcarol

Aug 29, 2019 8:10 PM CST

Name: Carol
Santa Ana, ca
Sunset zone 22, USDA zone 10 A.

Beautiful!!

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BigBill

Aug 29, 2019 8:12 PM CST

Name: Big Bill
Livonia Michigan (Zone 6a)
If you need to relax, grow plants!!

Glad that you're happy Glenn!
No parentage listed. Never ran across this before.
I need to look deeper!

Orchid lecturer, teacher and judge. Retired Wildlife Biologist. Supervisor of a nature preserve up until I retired.

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Ursula

Aug 30, 2019 6:17 AM CST

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Name: Ursula
Fair Lawn NJ, zone 7a

That is gorgeous!

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BBQNBLUES

Aug 30, 2019 1:43 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Glenn Graham
Memphis (Zone 7b)

Guess I'm going to be eating a lot of "Top Ramen" for the next month

Bought Another Vanda.... the NOID mentioned earlier. Just too pretty to resist.

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Last edited by BBQNBLUES Aug 30, 2019 4:07 PM

Ursula

Aug 30, 2019 3:32 PM CST

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Name: Ursula
Fair Lawn NJ, zone 7a

Heh, there are great Ramen recipes around! I love it!

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BigBill

Aug 30, 2019 5:20 PM CST

Name: Big Bill
Livonia Michigan (Zone 6a)
If you need to relax, grow plants!!

I can't eat them anymore! That " flavor pack" is pure salt!
I like lo-mein instead. 😋

Orchid lecturer, teacher and judge. Retired Wildlife Biologist. Supervisor of a nature preserve up until I retired.

| @BigBill | Post #2057062 (16)

sugarcane

Aug 30, 2019 6:45 PM CST

Name: lindsey
wesley chapel, fl

Nice Glen! I make sesame ramen with extra chunky peanut butter, scallions , cilantro a little red pepper flakes and ( if I can afford it) some shredded chicken.