Does anyone know of a US source for macranthos?

Thanks
Gary

I believe Fraser's Thimble Farm has them... You would have to check their webpage though.

http://www.thimblefarms.com/98orchidtf.html

Currently only Spangle creek has plants and they are seedlings. Ron Burch is another source to look to in the coming years. I know he has a number of them from various regions, but they are all young still. He loves this species so he will no doubt be growing and possibly selling a wide variety in the coming years.

Fraser's does have them, Thanks.

Has anyone imported plants before. Fraser's want a Social Security # for clearing customs. Is this how the process works?

Gary

Gary-

First, I am assuming that you are looking for Paph micranthum- This is a relatively easy species to find, it can be a bit expensive for a good one, but it is worth it. Also, before buying, it is advisable to ensure that you have the right conditions to grow it- It seems to like very bright light but cooler temperatures, which sometimes can be a bit hard to provide.

Most of the growers that specialize in Paph species should have this-I would check with the sponsors of this group- at least one of them will have it-

Eric Sauer

Gary-

First, I am assuming that you are looking for Paph micranthum- This is a relatively easy species to find, it can be a bit expensive for a good one, but it is worth it. Also, before buying, it is advisable to ensure that you have the right conditions to grow it- It seems to like very bright light but cooler temperatures, which sometimes can be a bit hard to provide.

Most of the growers that specialize in Paph species should have this-I would check with the sponsors of this group- at least one of them will have it-

Eric Sauer

Thanks for the info on Paph micranthum, but I am looking for Cypripedium macranthos. It's not mistakenly posted in the wrong forum.

Gary, I wouldn't feel secure giving them an SS#. Maybe you should check out Ron Burch (www.gardensatposthill.com (http://www.gardensatposthill.com)) or Spangle Creek Labs(www.spanglecreeklabs.com (http://www.spanglecreeklabs.com)).

There seems to be plants at this place. They sell plants from spangle creeks but spangle creeks seem to be out of seedlings this year
http://www.ladyslipperfarm.com/CypripediumSpeciesOffered.html
Kind regards
Joakim

Welcome to the forum Eric
Sometimes the post after the initial are not seen so one makes mistakes so easily I have done this mistake several times
Hope You will enjoy the forum
Kind regards
Joakim from Sweden