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Does anyone else shop or window shop here???

17 years ago

Just came cack from asiatica nursery again to check out what new there. Ive only purchased from them once. But it never fails. As Im sitting there drooling my jaw keeps hitting the computer desk looking at the prices. : 0 But they sure do have some nice stuff........

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mr_subjunctive
17 years ago
I knew I couldn't be the only one here. It's taking a lot of willpower (and a little common sense -- it's cold) to resist their Philodendrons and Aglaonemas.
nanw_4wi
17 years ago
Me, too!
Have never purchased, however, mostly due to the high shipping prices.

I've heard great reviews from others who *have* purchased, though.

And of course, if you're searching for something available nowhere else (which describes *many* of their plants!)....it's MORE than tempting, isn't it?!
I've come *really* close, LOL!!
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irishdescended
Original Author
17 years ago
Yes the one time I did purchase from them it did cost a little.... But it was for my b-day. (that was my excuse) The service and quality of the plants were great..... I do hope I get the chance to shop there this spring. This may sound dumb, but I started myself a piggy bank for plants. : ) I started it a couple of months ago. I just throw my spare change in there(And what change I can dig out of my husbands pockets when I do laundry. : ) I know Im bad.) I figure by this spring when I cash it in I can maybe have the chance to go by there again. Hopefully!
nanw_4wi
17 years ago
Hmmm...another good review.

Hey, that's actually a great idea (saving your coins for that purpose)!
I just might try it myself!

Have to agree that your birthday justified your purchase...do you mind my asking what you bought?
irishdescended
Original Author
17 years ago
First let me mention they packed the plants in a way that I dont think they even knew they were moved. They never even dropped a leaf. I ordered the pronephrion simplex (variegated), and a tricyrtis niitaka. Defiently not there most expensive ones, but really nice. It was one of those things where I could have got one expensive one or two moderate priced ones. So I chose the latter. If my piggy bank gets big enough I will be back this spring for one of their philodendrons, or maybe one of their unique ficus trees. Maybe on the ficus. They get pricey! I only have one unsual ficus.My husband got it for me. I dont know where he got it. Its called ficus nightingale. They have many varietys there that I have never even seen before. Or heard of for that matter!
nanw_4wi
17 years ago
OK...the fern was one I had, indeed, never heard of.
I googled it first, and Asiatica is the only hit that comes up?!
I love it.....ferns are one of my 'weaknesses'. How's it doing for you?

BTW...*I* get the change from the washer/dryer, too!! LOL!!
greenelbows1
17 years ago
I told folks I was keepin' the change from the washer/dryer--BIG mistake! No more change in the washer/dryer!
irishdescended
Original Author
17 years ago
The fern is doing great. You know I have never tried looking it up before. I just seen it there and liked it, so I bought it. :) One of those "I got to have it things". You know I havent thought of the washer and dryer.....mmmm...
garyfla_gw
17 years ago
hi
They have an aquatic palm,Nypa fruiticans which I've never seen listed in any other nursery. My understanding is that the seed germinates on the palm so shipping seed is impossible. For whatever reason they certainly are rare.
I might break down and actually order one lol
gary
randy_e
17 years ago
I've bought some plants off them, all shipped and arrived perfectly. If you have them shipped by USPS Priority mail you can save a lot.
You have to do a little research.. when plants are described by a common name (like Siam Suprise or Taiwan Treat for example), especially on variegated plants they might be available else where for less.
Also they sell on Ebay under the username rareplantcollector.
Randy

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