Paph. delenatii var dunkel on eBay (US)

[nikv]

Hi!

Spotted this auction on eBay (United States). It's gonna be too much money for me by the time it ends, but maybe someone here will want to bid on it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Paphiopedilum-delenatii-var-dunkel-orchid-paph-species_W0QQitemZ260351355311QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item260351355311&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Looks like a very nice plant. Maybe someday there will be one of these plants in my collection.

Best Regards,
Nik

 

[NYEric]

Actually, that's not a bad price.

 

[nikv]

Eric,

I don't think it's a bad price, but I don't have a good track record with parvis. I'd hate to spend that kind of money on a rare plant only to have it curl up and die on me. I'll continue practicing with regular delenatiis until I have their culture figured out.

Best Regards,
Nik

 

[parvi_17]

Gosh do I ever wish I lived in the States! I want I want it!!

 

[NYEric]

It's pretty hard to believe someone is having a hard time with something I can grow. What's the problem w/ your Parvi's. First thing I would do is check for mealies and any other buggies in the leaves, after that basic care and a winter cool down are the only care tips I could make.

 

[NYEric]

Gosh do I ever wish I lived in the States! I want I want it!!

If I get it will you trade for some jackiis!?

 

[parvi_17]

If I get it will you trade for some jackiis!?

LOL unfortunately I don't have any!

 

[NYEric]

Yeah, but you can get them!

 

[parvi_17]

Yeah, but you can get them!

I suppose I could.... I think someplace down east has them but I forget who. That's another one I want!

 

[NYEric]

Clouds or Paramount, I can't wait until I next come up to Canada. I feel sorry for the border guard! :evil:

 

[parvi_17]

Clouds or Paramount, I can't wait until I next come up to Canada. I feel sorry for the border guard! :evil:

Paramount doesn't have jackii, or I would have it by now. All they have is malipoense x jackii, which I do have. Cloud's probably has it, though. Haven't been on their site for a while.

 

[SlipperKing]

I sent the seller a question: The purple edging on the leaves are not that apparent at least not on my monitor. I ask if he(or she) could email new pics

 

[Eric Muehlbauer]

I believe that the seller is Dennis D'Allesandro.....in which case, this offer can be completely trusted......Take care, Eric

 

[NYEric]

Yes, if that's from Dennis, then definitely!

 

[smartie2000]

I wish I could have one too!
interestingly I don't have a delenatii in my collection yet (how strange)! but I have a jackii seedling

 

[NYEric]

Just One!??!

 

[nikv]

Last I looked, there were 14 bids from 4 bidders with the current bid at 129.50. And there is at last ten more hours to go before ending. I knew there was no way I could win this one!

 

[SlipperKing]

Well, I am trying to win it. So if someone here is also bidding, back off and I'll be sure to pass on the first div to you! Of course, you'll have to identify yourself

 

[Paph Wrangler]

Well, I am trying to win it. So if someone here is also bidding, back off and I'll be sure to pass on the first div to you! Of course, you'll have to identify yourself

Rick,

If you don't win it, then try e-mailing Glen Decker at Piping Rock Orchids. I got mine from him, and his site has them listed for $80:

http://www.pipingrockorchids.com/Bindex.htm

Good luck!!

 

[Renegayde]

Holy crap that same seller on e-bay has a Cat. that is going for almost $700