Thinking about trying a compot

[The Orchid Boy]

I'm thinking about getting a compot of paphs in March at the local orchid show possibly from Orchid Inn. Some species that I really want are P. micranthum, P. armeniacum, P. bellatulum, P. liemianum, P. callosum (viniferum), and P. barbatum. Which of these would I be most likely to find/easiest to grow from compot, and how would you care for a compot differently than for a mature plant? (Orchids are listed in order of most prefered being first)

 

[ehanes7612]

well, if they are an established compot you should have no problems with any of these..all of these should be just as easy as the other

 

[Bob in Albany N.Y.]

I agee with Ed, however, I doubt you'll be able to locate micranthum or armeniacum. Talk to Sam before ordering, as occasionally he'll have a compot or two that is farther along, but with less seedling in it.

 

[The Orchid Boy]

I know last year at the show he had lots of rothchildianum flasks, compots, seedlings, and a few bigger roths. Part of what I like about going to the show is you never know what you'll find and I never know what I'll get. I wonder if the Plant House has compots of any sort...

 

[NYEric]

You can get anything if you know where to look.

 

[The Orchid Boy]

What should I expect to pay for a compot? I know it may depend on the species, quantity, and age of the seedlings..

 

[Bob in Albany N.Y.]

Most flasks are not cheap. You mentioned Orchid Inn so check them out at:

http://www.orchidinnusa.com/

 

[Ozpaph]

Maudiae types usually grow very quickly

 

[eggshells]

Sam don't have a list of compots. But for flask, if you just want to try it. Buy the cheapest flask so if you lose it. It doesn't hurt as much. Also take consideration that when they grow. You have to have room for them.

My suggestion if you are looking at OI:

OIK0060 Paph. breamii 'OI' x self $75
and/or
OIK0203 Paph. fowliei 'Shine and Glory' x self $75

Note that I specified and/or because you could get both. Both are miniatures :clap:

Also hainanense for $100 they are easy. I have a thread in the collection for deflasking. Look it up if you are interested.

 

[Paphman910]

Sam don't have a list of compots. But for flask, if you just want to try it. Buy the cheapest flask so if you lose it. It doesn't hurt as much. Also take consideration that when they grow. You have to have room for them.

My suggestion if you are looking at OI:

OIK0060 Paph. breamii 'OI' x self $75
and/or
OIK0203 Paph. fowliei 'Shine and Glory' x self $75

Note that I specified and/or because you could get both. Both are miniatures :clap:

Also hainanense for $100 they are easy. I have a thread in the collection for deflasking. Look it up if you are interested.

I agree with eggshells on this!

Out of the list I would say P. liemianum, P. barbatum are quiet easy growers.

Paphman910

 

[ehanes7612]

tray Thanh of springwater orchids..he has great compots

email him for his current list (and say ed hanes sent you)

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