Plant Suppliers
You may be fortunate enough to live close to an orchid grower, but if you don’t or if you just want the convenience of buying by mail, you may want to try out some of the suppliers in this section. All these folks are people who specialize in orchids. Some have print catalogs; all have Web sites. For more information on how to find orchid suppliers.
Andy’s Orchids, 734 Oceanview Ave., Encinitas, CA 92024;
Phone: 888-514-2639;
Fax: 888-632-8991;
E-mail: info@andysorchids.com;
Web site: www.andysorchids.com.
This company grows over 3,000 species of orchids. Most of them are mounted on pieces of wood. The Web site has a very effective search engine you can use to look for the types of orchids you want.
AnTec Laboratory, P.O. Box 65, 362 West Candor Rd., Candor, NY 13743;
Phone: 607-659-3330;
Fax: 607-659-4203;
E-mail: antec@lady slipper.com;
Web site: www.ladyslipper.com.
This is a grower and breeder who specializes in slipper orchids. Their Web site is rich with articles and photos of slipper orchids.
Big Leaf Orchids, 4932 Longwood Court, Irving, TX 75038;
Phone: 972-659-1406; Fax: 972-659-1438;
E-mail: phal@bigleaforchids. com;
Web site: www.bigleaforchids.com.
Peter Lin, the owner of this small, backyard company, is a lover of phalaenopsis. Check out the Web site for some fine-quality clones and crosses. His site hosts a phalaenopsis forum that is highly informative.
C & C Orchids, P.O. Box 3685, Olathe, Kansas 66063;
Phone: 913-338-4127;
Fax: 913-338-4127;
E-mail: contact@cncorchids. com;
Web site: www.cncorchids.com.
Taiwan has become the world’s leader in phalaenopsis breeding. This company offers high-quality mature cloned plants from Taiwan at reasonable prices. Web catalog only.
Cal-Orchid, 1251 Orchid Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93111;
Phone: 805-967-1312;
Fax: 805-967-6882;
E-mail: info@calorchid.com;
Web site: www.calorchid.com.
Lauris and James Rose are the owners, and they’ve been in the orchid business since 1970. They offer a fine selection of orchids, many of which are ideal for beginners. Web catalog only.
Carter and Holmes Orchids, 629 Mendelhall Rd., P.O. Box 668, Newberry, SC 29108;
Phone: 803-276-0579;
Fax: 803-276-0588;
E-mail:orchids@carterandholmes.com;
Web site: www.carterand holmes.com.
Mac Holmes is the third-generation owner of this well-respected orchid nursery that offers a large range of orchids at reasonable prices.
Countryside Orchids, P.O. Box 958, Corrales, NM 87048;
Phone: 505-263-6888;
Fax: 505-792-9807;
E-mail: billschn@aol.com;
Web site: http://members.aol.com/CSOrchids/.
This company has an absolutely mind-boggling offering of orchids. Their online catalog is highly informative. An amazing resource!
Everglades Orchids, 1101 Tabit Rd., Belle Glade, FL 33430;
Phone: 561-996-9600;
E-mail: milton@evergladesorchids.com;
Web site: www.evergladesorchids.com.
This company specializes in orchids in the oncidium hybrids and in cymbidiums.
Gold Country Orchids, 390 Big Ben Rd., Lincoln CA 95648;
Phone: 916-645-8600;
Fax: 916-645-7076;
E-mail: gcorchids@aol.com;
Web site: www.goldcountryorchids.com.
Alan Koch, the owner of this nursery, is one of the few orchid breeders who is putting a lot of effort into producing compact and miniature cattleyas. Visit the Web site for online ordering.
Ha’iku Maui Orchids, Inc., 2612 Pololei Place, Ha’iku, HI 96708;
Phone: 808-573-1130;
Fax: 808-572-7015;
E-mail: haikumaui.orchids@verizon.net;
Web site: www.haikumauiorchids.com.
Norman Mizuno, the president of this company, is from New York, where he grew prize-winning orchids under lights. He specializes in orchids and selected forms that are easy to grow. The company makes special efforts to grow their plants under lower light conditions, so the plants will adapt well to growers on the mainland.
Hoosier Orchid Company, 8440 West 82nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46278;
Phone: 888-291-6269;
Fax: 317-291-8949;
E-mail: orchids@ hoosierorchid.com;
Web site: www.hoosierorchid.com.
This company offers an impressive array of orchid species.
I. N. Komoda Orchids, P.O. Box 576, Makawao, HI 96768;
Phone/ Fax: 808-572-0756;
E-mail: orchidhi@maui.net;
Web site: http://orchidmall.com/komoda/.
Ivan Komoda, the owner, specializes and primarily breeds gorgeous miltoniopsis.
J & L Orchids, 20 Sherwood Rd., Easton, CT 06612;
Phone: 203261-3772;
Fax: 203-261-8730;
E-mail: jlorchid@snet.net;
Web site: www.jandlorchids.com.
A miniature-orchid lover’s paradise. The highly knowledgeable owners, Cordelia Head, Marguerite Webb, and Lucinda Winn, know their orchids. They have print and online catalogs.
Krull-Smith, 2815 West Ponkan Rd., Apopkam, FL 32712;
Phone: 407-886-4134;
Fax: 407-886-0438;
E-mail: sales@krullsmith.com;
Web site: www.krullsmith.com.
A somewhat limited selection, but what they have is first class.
Lauray of Salisbury, 432 Undermountain Rd., Route 41, Salisbury, CT 06068;
Phone: 860-435-2263;
E-mail: jbecker@mohawk.net;
Web site: www.lauray.com.
Judy Becker is the owner and operator of this business. She is an American Orchid Society judge, which means she’s highly knowledgeable about orchids. Her company offers a broad range of orchid species and hybrids, as well as some suitable orchid companions like begonias, gesnerias, and succulents.
Norman’s Orchids, 11039 Monte Vista Ave., Montclair, CA 91763;
Phone: 909-627-9515;
Fax: 909-627-3889;
E-mail: support@orchids.com;
Web site: www.orchids.com.
This company has one of most useful and easiest sites for purchasing orchids online that I’ve ever experienced. You can search by various requirements — light needs, color of flower, size of plant, fragrance — to come up with the orchids that fit your needs. Then you can keep these orchids stored in your wish list until you’re ready to purchase. Web catalog only.
Oak Hill Gardens, 37W550 Binnie Rd., P. O. Box 25, Dundee, IL 60118;
Phone: 847-428-8500;
Fax: 847-428-8527;
E-mail: oakhill gardens@sprintmail.com;
Web site: www.oakhillgardens.com.
Oak Hill offers a fine selection of orchids at very reasonable prices.
Parkside Orchid Nursery, 2503 Mountainview Dr. (Route 563), Ottsville, PA 18942;
Phone: 610-847-8039;
E-mail: parkside@ptd. net;
Web site: www.parksideorchids.com.
This orchid nursery specialist has myriad types of orchids and their Web site has listings of all their plants in bud, so you won’t have to wait long to see results!
Phoenix Orchids, 2807 West Villa Rita Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85053;
Phone: 602-938-3741;
E-mail: phxorchids@msn.com;
Web site: www.phoenixorchids.com.
Eric Goo, the owner of Phoenix Orchids, is a breeder of phalaenopsis. He has bred and offers some of the newest and best phalaenopsis with his primary focus being the reds and yellows. Web catalog only.
Piping Rock Orchids, 2270 Cook Rd., Galway, NY 12074;
Phone/Fax: 518-882-9002;
E-mail: PipingRock@aol.com;
Web site: www.pipingrockorchids.com.
The owner, Glen Decker, is highly regarded for the high-quality slipper orchids he produces. They have print and online catalogs.
Porter’s Orchids, 10868 Royston Rd., Grand Ledge, MI 48837;
Phone: 888-622-7643;
Fax: 517-622-4188;
E-mail: orchidsuzi@aol.com;
Web site: www.portersorchids.com.
This company specializes in orchids that are easy to grow and bloom and are well-suited to home culture. They offer a broad range of hybrids and species.
R. F. Orchids, 28100 SW 182nd Ave., Homestead, FL 33030;
Phone: 305-245-4570;
Fax: 305-247-6568;
E-mail: rforchids@aol.com;
Web site: www.rforchids.com.
This firm is one of the world leaders in the breeding and growing of vandas, ascocendas, and their relatives. Some of their plants will not be suitable for small spaces and for parts of the country with low light, but others, such as the dwarf varieties, are great choices.
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, 1250 Orchid Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93111;
Phone: 805-967-1284;
Fax 805-683-3405;
E-mail: sboe@sb orchid.com;
Web site: www.sborchid.com.
This company offers many different orchids but specializes in those that will grow well outdoors in mild climates.
Growing Supples
Some basic growing containers and potting materials are sometimes available at your local home center or box store, but if you want a much larger selection of all supplies related to orchids, try these mail-order suppliers. If you plan to purchase heavy potting materials, you’ll save quite a bit of postage if you buy from the supplier closest to you geographically.
Calwest Orchid Supplies, 11614 Sterling Ave., Riverside, CA 92503;
Phone: 800-301-9009;
Fax: 951-351-1880;
E-mail: cwtropical@1st connect.com;
Web site: www.calwestorchidsupplies.com.
A well-rounded selection of orchid supplies.
Charley’s Greenhouse & Garden, 17979 State Route 536, Mount Vernon, WA 98273;
Phone: 800-322-4707;
Fax: 800-233-3078;
E-mail:productsupport@charleysgreenhouse.com;
Web site: www.charleysgreenhouse.com.
Offers many orchid supplies including hobby greenhouses and artificial light setups that are ideal for orchid growing.
Indoor Gardening Supplies (IGS), P.O. Box 527, Dexter, MI 48130;
Phone: 800-823-5740;
Fax: 866-823-4978;
E-mail: IGS@indoorgarden supplies.com;
Web site: www.indoorgardensupplies.com.
Offers a full line of light gardening supplies suited for orchid growing.
Kelley’s Korner Orchid Supplies, P. O. Box 6, Kittery, ME 03904;
Phone: 207-439-0922;
Fax: 207-439-8202;
E-mail: info@kkorchid. com;
Web site: www.kkorchid.com.
Carries a broad range of potting supplies, pots, equipment, tools, fertilizers, and pest controls. Print and Web catalog.
OFE International, P.O. Box 161081, Miami, FL 33116;
Phone: 305-253-7080;
Fax: 305-251-8285;
E-mail: sales@ofe-intl.com;
Web site: www.ofe-intl.com.
Their motto — “Everything for growing orchids under one roof” — says it all. They have a huge selection and the online ordering is very easy to use. Print and Web catalog.
Roberts Flower Supply, 12390 Root Rd., Columbia Station, OH 44028;
Phone: 440-236-5571;
E-mail: rfs@orchidmix.com;
Web site: www.orchidmix.com. A wide offering of orchid potting materials. They also sell hardy slipper orchids (cypripedium).
US Orchid Supplies, 1621 South Rose Ave., Oxnard, CA 93033;
Phone: 805-247-0086;
Fax: 805-247-0087;
E-mail: sales@usorchid supplies.com;
Web site: www.usorchidsupplies.com.
This company sells potting supplies, fertilizers, and pest controls.
Orchid Societies
Various societies specialize in specific kinds of orchids, but the ones I list here are among the biggest and most established.
The American Orchid Society, 16700 AOS Lane, Delray Beach, FL 33446;
Phone: 561-404-2000;
Fax: 561-404-2100;
E-mail: TheAOS@aos.org;
Web site: www.aos.org.
This is simply a fabulous orchid society! I’ve been a member for over 30 years. Their monthly publication, Orchids, is unparalleled in the orchid world and is filled with sumptuous color photos and articles that are of interest to beginners as well as aficionados. Their Web site is full of information,including cultural sheets, the most complete orchid bookstore around, an extensive list of orchid suppliers throughout the United States and the world, a calendar of orchid events, their own high-quality booklets, a discussion forum, and links to all the affiliated societies through the United States (and the world). If you’re bitten by the orchid bug, you owe it to yourself to join this fine organization.
International Phalaenopsis Alliance, 1540 Anne Dr., West Chester, PA 19380;
Phone: 610-431-7633;
E-mail: mcrna2go@aol.com;
Web site: www.phal.org.
For you moth orchid lovers, their superb, full-color journal, Phalaenopsis, is a must and is the primary benefit of joining this organization. It also sponsors national and regional orchid workshops.
Orchid Digest, Membership, P.O. Box 10360, Canoga Park, CA 91309;
Fax: 323-464-0915;
E-mail: membership@orchiddigest.org;
Web site: www.orchiddigest.org.
This group produces an excellent magazine, Orchid Digest, published quarterly. It is an elegant and highly informational publication that I can’t imagine being without.
Royal Horticultural Society, 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE, United Kingdom;
Phone: +44 020 7834 4333;
E-mail: info@rhs. org.uk;
Web site: www.rhs.org.uk.
This is the oldest orchid society in the world and so is its periodical, The Orchid Review. The Orchid Review, published six times a year, is a bit more esoteric than Orchids and Orchid Digest, but if you just can’t get enough information about orchids, this is another one to add to your list. To subscribe to The Orchid Review, go to the RHS Web site and click on Publications, then follow the Orchid Review link, or e-mail orchidreview@rhs.org.uk.
