Orchid Supplies Questions For Members in EU

[Happypaphy7]

Is it easy to find plant grow lights/LED lights, shelving units, orchiata of different sizes...Or would it be better to bring my own stuff with me as much as possible?

 

[Ray]

I cannot answer your question, but bark is a plant-derived product and may not be particularly easy to import.

 

[caffeine93]

Is it easy to find plant grow lights/LED lights, shelving units, orchiata of different sizes...Or would it be better to bring my own stuff with me as much as possible?

I'll try to offer my experiences:

- LED lights: depends, you can order those "grow lights" usually from China, but I simply use LED fixtures that are sold for terrariums, they also come in waterproof packaging which is useful
- Shelving units: depends, again, on what exactly. You can buy simple racks from hardware store like Bauhaus or you can find a fancy cabinet from Ikea
- Orchiata: I've not seen that specific brand sold, but you can usually buy it either from your local gardening store (even supermarkets like Spar sell orchid bark/coconut husk mixes these days) or order from an online shop like Schwerter/Ecuagenera Europe (ex-Roellke), they usually supply higher quality bark of specific granulation as well as other materials like spaghnus moss, pumice, perlite, etc.

 

[Happypaphy7]

Thanks for your input. I might look into the websites of some of the local groups, also.