Orchid Dynasty

Spring Orchid Show 2009/ KUTV2 NEWS

2009-03-30T08:01:00.000-07:00

We just finished taping with Casey Scott of KUTV2 News Morning Show. It was great having the opportunity to discuss the different varieties of orchids. We went on to promote the Utah Orchid Society spring orchid show.

The show is April 4th and 5th, 2009 at Red Butte Gardens on 300 Wakara Way.
Saturday 9:00 AM-7:30 PM Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Hope to see you there and Thank you in advance for your support of the Utah Orchid Society.

Return of the $12 Seedlings of Christmas!

2008-12-13T15:38:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone out there who loves these plants as much as we do and have a great Holiday Season.

All of the below plants are offered at $12 each or 5 of any mix at $50.

Cattleya warneri var. coerulea…2 ½ inch pot
Cattleya mossiae var. coerulea…2 ½ inch pot
Dendrobium chrysotoxum…2 ½ inch pot
Dendrobium kingianum (BS)…3 inch pot
Ludisia discolor (some in spike)…3 ½ inch pot
Slc. Namuzu Star (Mini purple x coccinea) BS…3-3 ½ inch pots
Lalia Pacavia (tenebrosa x purpurata) BS…4 inch pots
Phrag. Jason Fischer 4N (limited)…2 ½ pots
Masd. Inca Snow (coccinea alba ‘Snow Bird’ AM/AOS x constricta)
Masd. ignea ‘Tetra Grande’ x constricata
Masd. Angel Tang (veitchiana ‘Prince deGalle’ AM/AOS x tonduzii)
Masd. Peach Fuzz ( constricta x veitchiana)

Other great offerings:

Coelogyne usitana...From the Philippines, this is a beautiful species! The 3-4 inch flowers are cream-chartreuse and have a contrasting chocolate-brick red lip. Flower spikes are borne on an arching inflorescence that emerges from developing pseudo-bulbs. They have a sequential (multiple flowers, one at a time) flowering habit and stays in bloom for months. Intermediate-warm...medium light…In spike! @ $30.00

Paph. sukhakulii (‘Sheila’ x ‘Los Osos’ AM/AOS) …With its spotted horizontally held petals this species is a must for every collector. These are first bloom seedlings…most are in bud @ $25.00

Paph. venustum var. measurianum (‘Pippin’ x ‘Limey’)…This is the alba form of venustum. When a new form or variety is described the taxonomist does not have to use the typical Latin descriptive terms (alba, album, etc.) and can instead Latinize a word or name. At times this leads to some confusion, but if none of us were confused taxonomy would be dead!...Anyway, this is a beautiful, easy growing orchid. The pouch is creamy yellow with dark green veins and the foliage has a mottled “snake skin” appearance.
First bloom seedlings…most are in bud @ $25.00

Paph. victoria-regina…One of my favorite of the sequential blooming slippers. Bright fuchsia pouch is contrasted nicely with its apple green and purple striped dorsal. These are blooming size…@ $25.00

Dendrobium lawesii (red/white x orange)…There are a few color forms of this compact grower, all of them brilliantly colored. It flowers from leafless canes and can bloom any time of the year...Moderate bright light....give slightly drier winter…Highly recommended…NBS-BS @ $20

Stenorynchos speciosa …. A beautiful red flowered terrestrial just in time for the holidays. This grows very easily beside Phalaenopsis and other low light lovers and never fails to bloom for Christmas! We grow these along with our other true terrestrials (EXCEPT Lady Slippers) in sphagnum moss, keeping them just damp all the time. In bud/bloom @ $26.00

Epc. Rene Marques ‘Flame Thrower’…When in flower these are eye-catching! Brilliant tri-colored flowers in green, fuchsia and yellow. An interesting side note is that Zur of the old Bountiful Orchids first made this now popular cross. In bud…3” pts @ $24.00

Goodyeara daibuzanensis…Hard to find terrestrial from Taiwan with really nice variegated pattern to the foliage. Easy grower…BS @ $25

Dendrobium delcourii…A very compact grower that produces creamy yellow flowers from the top of its squat canes…bright light…let dry between watering…BS @ $22.00

FALL ORCHID SHOW PREVIEW

2008-10-28T11:06:00.000-07:00

Here's a sneak peek of some of the orchids we will be carrying at the fall Orchid show on Novemeber 1st and 2nd at Red Butte Gardens from 10-5:00 PM

Species and Hybrids of

Dendrobiums
Phalaenopsis
Catteleya
Oncidiums
Ryncostylis
Trichocentrum
Paphiopedilum
Tolumnia
Cycnoches
Aerangis
Ascocentrum
Lycaste
Angraecum

Just to name a few from seedlings to blooming size and in bloom. I will see you there.

Biodegradable Grower Pots

2008-08-25T17:10:00.000-07:00

One exciting thing for us is through our orchid supplies line (Know Your Roots) the addition of a new type of biodegradable grower pots. It is primarily made of rice husk and would last 4-5 years. It has a rigid construction and would decompose quickly in a landfill. We have been in talks to bring these in for some time now and we are getting very close. The next step will be the development of different size configurations that are orchid specific. I hate to think of how many plastic pots I have thrown away! Even the ones we recycle take too much energy to be made into usable plastic products. When we have these in I will let everyone know.

Newest Availability

2008-08-25T17:06:00.000-07:00

Brassavola nodosa.."The lady of the night" orchid. Everyone should own this species. It produces rigid, terete (pencil like) growths which can bloom profusely with fragrant white flowers. It also takes drying out much better than other Cattleya alliance species....BS mounted $25

Promenaea Cameleon..Like all promenaeas this hybrid is very compact with 15 plus bulbs in a 4" pot. Growths stay under 4 inches and flowers will be somewhat pendulous. Grows intermediate under low light...BS very full pots $30

Polystachea galeata...This is a very interesting African orchid. The flowers look like little golden colored "helmets". This loves warmth and does best in medium light with consistent watering throughout the year....BS (some in multispike) 4" pots $28.00

Den. aberrans...This is a charming miniature Dendrobium species..It only grows to about 3"-4" tall and produces 3-5 1/2" white flowers on the top of each cane. The flowers have a unique three lobed look to the lip and can last several weeks in bloom. Another great thing about this species is the ability to flower any time of year except summer! Grows in medium light and intermediate temps..give a drier winter rest..BS 3" pot $25

Den. oligophyllum..Another charming miniature. Plant has alternating leaves along thin short canes and produces its flowers along the leaf axils most of the year. Oligophyllum grows best in medium bright light with a winter rest over the dark days of the year...BS 3" pots $25

Miltonia Xenia (Bluntii 4N x clowesii 'Rodco' AM/AOS)...Don't get this confused with the cool growing "pansie orchids", this is a true Miltonia hybrid tracing it's heritage back to Brazil. This has to be one of my favorite Miltonia hybrids ever. These grow very easily in medium-bright light and intermediate to warm conditions. The fragrant flowers are waxy and plum colored with dark spots under the surface color. Very fragrant (fruity) and long lasting on multi-spiked plants..In spike 4" pots...$28-$35

Cattleya aurantiaca..This Mexico and El Salvador native is well known and is responsible for many orange/red mini cat hybrids...Grows best in bright light with inter-warm conditions..BS-NBS mounted...$28

Tulumnia Tsiku Vanessa...These are also called equitant oncidiums.They stay very compact and prefer bright light and drying out between watering's. The orange flowers of this hybrid are produced atop tall spikes and have a classic "dancing doll" look...In spike 3" baskets $22

Neofinetia falcata 'Mem. Bill Shiotani'AM/AOS

2008-08-18T14:48:00.001-07:00

Neofinetia falcata 'Mem. Bill Shiotani'AM/AOS

This is our most recent award named after a good friend of ours who passed away last year. We have a batch of siblings of this plant available for sale. Ask Clint for details.

New Orchids

2008-08-18T14:42:00.000-07:00

We have had a busy Summer here at Orchid Dynasty. I just got back from our monthly judging in Denver and was able to take part of their Speakers Day program. We had Alan Koch of Gold Country Orchids, Lauris Rose of Cal Orchids and Ron McHatton with the AOS. It was a great experience for everyone in attendance and I would encourage anyone interested to make the trip over the next time the opportunity allows.

Den. parishii var. albasepalum: parishii is a great species that produces flushes of purple to fuschia flowers along their canes. It is related to Den. anosmum (syn. superbum) but stays much more compact and doesn’t require a cold spell for flowering. Also very fragrant!
BS in 3” pots..$24.99

Epi. hugo-mendinae: Sometimes compact and Epidendrum don’t belong in the same sentence, well this is an exception. Up to 20- ½” flowers are produced on short spikes just above the plant. Flowers are white with purple on the lip and are fragrant mid-day.
BS in 4” pots..$24.99

C. walkeriana var. alba: Most everyone knows this classic species. It blooms with large white flowers on compact plants.Great for the windowsill grower or anyone saving space.
NBS in 2” baskets set inside 3” clay pots with no potting media…$24.99

Phal. equestrias : This species is in the background of nearly all compact multiflora Phalaenopsis hybrids. Very easy to grow and will reward you with arching sprays of miniature pink blooms.
BS mounted on bamboo..$27.99

Phal mariae: It has been said that most plants labeled as mariae are actually the related species bastanii. We received these from a credible source that assured us these are true mariae. This species produces arching to pendent sprays of cream colored flowers with red barring. Fragrant.
BS mounted on bamboo..$27.99

Dracula lotax: This is a species that hales form cloud forests in high elevation areas of Ecuador. To provide the right conditions it needs a cool area with lower light and high humidity. If you can provide the appropriate area, this miniature will reward you with beautiful 3” flowers colored fuzzy white with maho gany caudae.
BS in 21/2” pots…$24.99

Vanilla planifolia This is the variegated form of the famous vanilla orchid (does that make this varigatafolia? J/K) These are very easy to grow in bright house plant conditions.
Rooted cuttings in 4” pots…$12.99

Peristeria elata: This is the national flower of Panama where it grow terrestrially in shaded grasslands. It produces soft, fan-like foliage when growing and produces its spike of flowers before the bulb matures. Once foliage drops off taper down watering until new grows commence. Fragrant.
BS 6” pots…$55.00

Summer Orchid Care Part 1

2008-07-09T17:22:00.000-07:00

Tips for Summer Care
By Clinton Lewis,AOS Student Judge

Living in a temperate area, the summer months can be colorful and exciting. Seeing all of your outdoor perennials gain life once again can inspire even the laziest (or busiest, you pick) of us to get out in the heat and work at our yards. But as for our orchids, depending on what you grow, this could be the slowest time of year for blooming. Try not to let this distract you away from your orchids just when they need you most. Yes I said it, when they need you most! This applies to anyone growing orchids in any conditions. Just as the greenhouse poses summer challenges, so does the windowsill or under lights. The main things to consider are the increases in light, heat and dry air.
Light

Light is the driving force of plant growth. The position of the sun during the summer can increase light duration by 5 or more hours per day. When more abundant light is given, most plants respond with increased growth. Now in saying this I mean the correct abundant light. A Cattleya or Vanda can take a higher percentage of increased light than a Phaleanopsis or mottled leaf slipper. In the winter a Vanda may be exposed to 2000 fc, while in the summer 4000 fc would not be inappropriate. The same being said about Phaleanopsis, the jump from 1000 fc in the winter to 1200 fc in the summer would be plenty of increase. In the home or greenhouse the best way to achieve this is by positioning your plants in “layers” (higher light plants used to shade lower light plants).On a window sill this would mean placing the higher light plants in front of the lower light plants. If growing your plants under lights, increasing the day length period to mimic the changes we see outside will help keep your plants in season. If you grow in the greenhouse shade cloth is your number one defense against the blazing sun.
If you do not know the exact light requirements for your plants you can usually judge by foliage shape and size. If the plant has thin and or wide leaves held flat typically they need lower light (phals, slippers, terrestrials, etc). If the leaves are narrow, thick, or vertically held more light is typically required (cats, vandaceous, some oncidiums). Another indicator is leaf color. The lighter green the foliage is; the more light the plant has been exposed to. A deeper green color indicates lower light. Keep in mind this is a general guide and it is always safer to error on the side of lower light until the proper requirements are known.

NUDE BLOOMS

2008-03-21T08:40:00.000-07:00

NUDE BLOOMS

Orchid Dynasty is committed in combining elements that are socially responsible and eco-friendly. From using Veriflora certified farmers of flowers and plants to environmentally sustainably packaging and containers. We offer you NUDE BLOOMS- Strip and raw of bad things for you, us and the world.

“Organic agriculture refers to crop production practices that build soil fertility and control pests without reliance on dangerous farm chemicals. In addition to addressing issues of how crops are grown, sustainable agriculture takes into consideration protections for surrounding wildlife and habitats, efficient use of water, energy, and packaging materials, reductions in greenhouse gases and wastes, and fair labor and good neighbor practices within the community"

SPRING ORCHID SHOW

2008-03-14T14:21:00.001-07:00

Join us on April 5th and 6th, 2008 for the annual Utah Orchid Society Spring Show.
Held at Red Butte 300 Wakara Way. Saturday 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Lots of Beautiful and exotic orchids on display and for sale. Just in time for Spring. We will be selling high quality orchids from the hardy to the rarest. We also carry tools, supplies and our very own-Know Your Roots orchid nutrient (made for the Wasatch Front ). Stop by our booth and say hi. We will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

Thanks for the Get Well Wishes

2008-03-14T14:13:00.000-07:00

First and Foremost, Thank you all for your kind and thoughtful wishes for my recovery. The outpouring support was more than I could imagine. Clinton and I and the staff at Orchid Dynasty greatly appreciate your business. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

For those who don’t know, I have decided to share with others my experience and to let people out there know, you are not alone.

I was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder called TTP 2 ½ years ago and Last month I had a relapse and was in the hospital for 8 days. When I went in my platelets were in the low 5000. An average person is roughly 150,000-450,000. This time we exchanged over 100 units of Plasma. So far so good, my Platelets hopefully are still at a safe count.

There is limited information regarding this illness because it affects maybe 1200 cases a year, or 1-3 in a million. I was so frustrated trying to find information and wanted to read about others going through it and see if there were similarities. Please call me if you know anyone who is going through it and needs support.

“Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare blood condition. It causes blood clots to form in small blood vessels throughout the body. These blood clots can cause serious problems if they block blood vessels and limit blood flow to the brain, kidneys, or heart. In TTP, when blood clots form, there are fewer platelets in the blood. This can cause bleeding into the skin (purpura), prolonged bleeding from cuts, and internal bleeding. It also causes small blood clots to form suddenly throughout the body, including in the brain and kidneys.”

Its spring and life is blossoming, Orchid Dynasty is growing and we have a lot of great things planned for this year. We are excited with the possibilities.

Love, Peace.

Shelly

New Orchids

2008-01-17T10:17:00.000-08:00

key)BS=blooming size(large enough to bloom), NBS=near blooming size(could bloom within one year, SDLNG=Seedling (depending on the genera may take 1 or more years to reach blooming size)

Lc. Canhaimiana (mossiae x purpurata) coeurulea form..BS..4" pots..very large bluish flowers..$28

Brassovola nodosa (lady of the night orchid).....BS,Fragrant, 2 1/2" pots growing very well. $20Cattleya leopoldii......SDLNG, 2 1/2" pots......can be hard to find. $14

Cattleya Orglades Pallete (Penny kuroda x aclandiae)..BS,4" pot....double shot of aclandiae.$25

Lc. Pacavia (tenebrosa x purpurata) BS-NBS, 4" pots..remake of an old hybrid, more compact than Lalia purpurata.$30L.

Luminosa (dowiana x tenebrosa) BS, 4" pots...another remake using darker forms of each parent..in sheath now.$35

Lc. Mini Purple x S. coccinea....BS, 3" pots..very compact with great purple to red flowers..may bloom more than once a year.$22

Blc. Ports of Paradise 'Gleneyries Green Giant' FCC/AOS..BS, 6" pots..a classic chartruese green large flowered Cattleya.$35

Epi. pseudoepidendrum x floribundum..BS, 2" pots..$12
Epi. pseudoepidendrum x self..BS, 2" pots...a great species with green flowers and contrasting orange and fushia center. $14
Den. bigibbum var. compactum..BS, 4" basket..sold out of these fast last time..very,very compact plants with classic fuschia flowers,$24

Epi. nocturum..BS, 4" pots...first time offering these "nocturnaly" fragrant plants..interesting,$28
Maxillaria tenuifolia...BS, 3" pots..the coconut orchid because of its fragrance...big plants, $32
Den. kingianum..BS, 2" pots...from Aulstralia where its many forms are highly collected...$12

Onidium lanceanum..BS, 4" pots..This is in the "mule ear" group..foliage is very spotted..very differant flowers than other oncidinae...requires less light than relatives.$32

Prominea xanthina..BS 2 1/2 " pots..true miniture species with comparibly large yellow flowers.$25

Den. mutabile..Bs 4" pots..this is a really cool species not seen very often..sparkling white, cascading flowers.$28

Dendrochilum javieriense...BS 3" pots..foliage on this species is thicker than most other Dendrochilums..fragrant "foxtails" of over 100 miniture yellow flowers..$28
Darwinara Charm 'Blue Star' HCC/AOS..BS 4" pots...intense blue flowers on this vandaceous hybrid..very compact due to neofinitia falcata parent.$24
Ren. Tom Thumb..NBS 3" pots..want the spectacular red flowers of a Renenthara but on a compact grower? this is the one..$20
Cymbidellia rodochila..BS..5" pots..Very interesting green and red flowers on a tall spike..blooming size not available often...$40
Den. abberans..BS 3" pots..true miniture dendrobium with snow white flowers..$24

Paph. delenatii..in bloom..4" pots...you call yourself an orchid grower but don't own this species????..just kidding..a very easy slipper to grow.$31.99

Den. Roy Tokunaga..in bloom...4" pots..very compact (some under 12") Latoria type Dendrobium with white flowers and spots on the back of the flower..long lasting and recommended..$28-30

Wilsonara Tiger Brew..In spike..4" pots...this peticular clone produces large star shaped yellow flowers with an orange halo around the edge!!..very nice..$28 double spike $32

Colm. My Dog Spot..Want something new?..This grows more like a Brazilian Miltonia with compact pseudo bulbs on bushy plants...the flowers are pure white with occasional black spots..multi-spike $32

Lots of other great stuff..

Complex and Maudiae type Slippers in spike and bloom..also some great blooming sized Cattleya aclandiae hybrids. Call if you have any questions or would like us to hold something.Please mention you got this e-mail because some of the prices here are discounted only to those who see this!!!!

Clint

Great Books

2008-01-17T10:14:00.000-08:00

With the Internet an everyday part of our lives, it's easy to think the best source of info is the Web. Sometimes it is very convenient to jump on your computer and look for culture advice about orchids in general. And who hasn't looked up some new species you've never grown (I feel the best is http://www.orchidspecies.com/) But a lot of times the simplest way is to reach for a book from a credible expert in the particular group you are interested in.

With that in mind there is Tropical Slipper Orchids by Harold Koopowitz. I had been on a 4 month pre-order list before I received my copy this week and I can honestly say it was worth the wait. It includes very in depth info on all known paph and phrag species as well as some of the best hybrids. It also has a very good culture section on the different groups of slippers. This book by one of the worlds experts is available through pre-order for $59.99. If you would be interested let me know, shipping takes about a week and is free through us.

The next book needs no introduction and has been a standard for years, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids by Alex Pridgeon. This book is by far my most used reference for species illustration and info. It's now available in paperback for $29.99, which is half the cost of the hard cover.

12 Seedlings of Christmas

2007-11-28T10:59:00.000-08:00

In celebration of the Holiday Season, we have…..

The $12 Seedlings of Christmas!

Save money now and purchase any of the below seedlings for $12.Or, buy any combo of 5 for $50.

Lalia rubecens var semi-alba, 3” pot NBS. This is a smaller growing lalia species That produces beautiful flowers on a tall stem.

Lalia aurea, 3” pot NBS. Used to be rubescens var. aurea but was raised to species status. This is a nice yellow with black-puple dot on throat.

Lalia perrenii. 3” pot. Lovely, flat fuschia flowers.

Lc. Luminosa (L. tenebrosa x C. dowiana) An old classic hybrid that is very tough to find. A must have for the serious Cattleya collector.

Lalia purpurata x self (red lip form) The plant that was selfed is as nice as the famous red-lipped ‘Cinderosa’ that was awarded by the AOS.

C. jenmanii var. coerulea 3” pot, delightful “blue” form of this species.

Enc. cordigera alba x tampenensis alba, 3” pot BS, very easy to grow with fragrant flowers.

Lalia xanthinia 3” pot, This is a great golden Lalia species that is rarely seen in collections.

Dendrobium parishii 3” pot, Smaller grower in the pendulous group of Dens from Asia, Produces fragrant flowers in the Spring, grows exactly like Den. Superbum.

Angraecum sesquipedale var. Augustaflora 4-5” pots BS, This is the small form of the species that can produce flowers up to 7” across!. Stays fairly compact, if you ever wanted “Darwins Orchid” but didn’t have the space this is for you, In Spike $35

Angraecum diderii 2” pot NBS-BS, This is for the miniature to compact lover. Perfect for mounting in lower light conditions

Lalia dayana 5” pot BS, This is a beauty! Stays very compact and easy to grow. $35

Lalia anceps var. alba ‘Aloha Starlight’ AM/AOS, 5” pot BS, This is a division of the awarded plant, only one available of this! $50

Lalia anceps var. coerulea ‘Pirates Delight’ 5” pot BS, This is a great color form of anceps, only one of these. $45

Congratulations!

2007-08-21T16:46:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Shelly Huynh Lewis!!!!!

AIFD Announces 2007 AES Results
September 1 , 2007FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tom Shaner, CAE or Eric Grammer

(Baltimore, MD) — Forty-three of 111 candidates who participated in the American Institute of Floral Designers' (AIFD) Accreditation Evaluation Session (AES) in Palm Springs, CA, were successful in their quest, it was announced by AIFD today. Held July 5 immediately prior to AIFD's acclaimed National Symposium, the AES provides the Institute a forum in which candidates seeking to become Accredited Members of AIFD can be evaluated based on ten points of professional floral design including mechanics, balance, color, theme, line and creativity.
The candidates who were successful in their AES evaluations will be inducted as members of AIFD during the 2008 Symposium which will be held in Chicago, IL, July 3-8.
"To receive the AIFD accreditation is a very prestigious honor awarded only to those who are able to achieve a successful AES evaluation and who have indicated their desire to help promote the art of professional floral design," noted Tom Simmons AIFDof Palm Springs, Calif., the president of the Institute. "AIFD has high standards, and even though we are very anxious to grow membership, we will never lower the standards we have set for Accredited Membership. AIFD strives to hold the bar high and motivate designers to achieve that mark."

AIFD's influence in the floral industry is felt worldwide as is indicative of the 43 candidates who were successful in their AES evaluations: 29 were from the U.S., 8 from Korea, 2 from Mexico, 2 from Canada, and 1 from Indonesia and Puerto Rico.

The first in Salt Lake City, way to go!!!! We are very proud of you...........

Help Wanted

2007-07-18T16:24:00.000-07:00

We are accepting applications for floral designers to assist in everyday designs as well as wedding work. Experience preferred. Please send a resume to orchiddynasty@aol.com

Floral Design Classes and Workshops

2007-07-17T15:27:00.000-07:00

Due to overwhelming requests, we have started our orchid care and floral design workshops. Learn the basics of orchid care or improve your floral design skills. Our classes are hands-on and limited in size for individual attention. For list of schedule and fees, please call us directly 801.583.4754. Please book early to guarantee space.
Here's a sample of classes being offered.

THE SENSIBLE APROACH TO ORCHIDS
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES FOR ORCHID CULTURE
FLORAL DESIGN 101
FLORAL SCULPTURE-ADVANCED LEVEL

Red Hot Summer

2007-06-20T10:48:00.000-07:00

It's Hot outside and we got some blazing new Phrag hybrids. These are bessae based hybrids, so you get the intense coloration with easier culture. They like to be grown very wet, so we grow them in an inch saucer of water making sure to flush them weekly. Bring your oven mits because these are smokin'!!! 4" In flower/spike $39.99

Phrag. Eric Young 'RocketFire' 4N x Phrag. fischeri
Phrag. Mem. Dick Clements 'Rocket Flash' 4N xTwilight 'Rising Rocket' 4N AM/AOS

Come in and see all the different Phrags we have to offer.

Know Your Roots

2007-06-13T14:42:00.001-07:00

With the importance of water quality in mind and with the help of a plant science team, we have produced the first fertilizer designed specifically for the Wasatch Front. Through numerous water quality tests we found that there are 2 main types of water in the area : Good quality water found mainly in and below the “foothills” of The Wasatch Mountains (ie east benches of Salt Lake and Bountiful, etc) and water higher in Biocarbonates, Calcium and TDS (ie Sandy, West Valley, West Jordan, etc). With that in mind we developed 2 types of fertilizer: 15-3-17 Wasatch Formula and 13-3-15 Ro/Pure Water Formula. Even though the majority of growers will fall in the City Water area we felt it important to supply choices for your needs. This is not a “cure all” for your orchids. But with supplying the proper nutrients according to water quality, we believe you can get the maximum potential out of your plants.

Orchid Of The Week

2007-06-13T14:15:00.000-07:00

We just recieved a limited number of

Paphiopedilum fairrieanum alba x sib('Green Baby' HCC/AOS x 'B4134')

Fairrieanum is a dwarf clump forming orchid that thrives in standard mottled leaf culture.

These are highly sought after and have been used extensively in breeding.

6" Leaf span, Blooming size $40

Reserve one today.

Father's Day

2007-06-13T12:44:00.000-07:00

Happy Father' s Day

Bonsai Sale

20% off all Bonsai stock and Supplies

Finished and prebonsai stock, tools, books, pots and more.

Come in and visit our outdoor bonsai section.