Viewing post #744012 by dyzzypyxxy

You are viewing a single post made by dyzzypyxxy in the thread called Disappointing/worrying ebay purchase Part 1 and 2..
Image
Dec 4, 2014 8:24 AM CST
Name: Elaine
Sarasota, Fl
The one constant in life is change
Amaryllis Tropicals Multi-Region Gardener Orchids Master Gardener: Florida Irises
Herbs Region: Florida Vegetable Grower Daylilies Birds Cat Lover
Such a shame there, a case of really careless packaging, in my opinion. That's what I'd write in your review, plus recommendation of a heat pack in winter as well.

My solution to that problem is simply not to order orchids in cold weather, or hot weather either for that matter. All my plant orders and trades happen in early spring, or fall. Must admit, I've never seen anything on eBay that I couldn't live without. They show a picture of a big, healthy full-grown orchid, then in the small print they say "plant is in a 2in. pot" which means it's probably 2 years from blooming. You can do better buying online, direct from a reputable orchid grower.

The plant in your first picture looks like it will survive. As Kate said, just mist the leaves for a while until they perk up.

Lots of my orchids in bark mix have that white stuff on the bark. It does no harm to the plant.
Elaine

"Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." –Winston Churchill

« Return to the thread "Disappointing/worrying ebay purchase Part 1 and 2."
« Return to Orchids forum
« Return to the Garden.org homepage

Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )

Today's site banner is by IrisLilli and is called "Purple Crocus Mix"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.