I don't understand the comments about shipping being so high when you order from Hawaii. Granted I've only ordered from H&R and EOoM, but that cost was no higher than ordering from other places. I think the most I ever paid was $14 and that was for a huge box. Maybe some of the other nurseries charge more. Don't know. In answer to garyfla's question about "Why Hawaii?" Maybe they have a perfect climate or something for growing some of these plants. Whatever the reason, I've received some of the largest plants ever from the two places I mentioned. One comes to mind - a Laelia briegeri from EOoM. That plant was at least 25 PBs and only $15. You will not find another place offering a plant that size for that little. Oh yes, then there was the Max. coccinea that was just too big for my grow area. I divided it into three, blooming sized plants and traded those away. Same goes for a Milt I ordered. Kevin

Ann That is absolutely a beautiful plant! Congrats. From the looks of it, it may need something larger, but I would be careful with repotting. It really isn't the best season to do so. If you do decide to do it, don't disturb the roots too much and make sure it has really good drainage. I have a lot of styro peanuts in the bottom of my pot. In fact I think maybe 1/4 of the pot is filled with peanuts. As far as support goes, I have mine in a clay pot with one of those wire hoops attached to the pot. That helps support the canes, but it's still all over the place. I think my plant is over 12 inches across right now, so it does take up some space. You are going to love the flowers. Mine starts blooming in spring and continues into the summer. Don't be surprised if some or a lot of your leaves start turning yellow and dropping. That's natural for this plant at this time of the year. Again, you got a really nice plant there. K

I'll bite! Will the auction be October 9th?

Jane - When I ordered from EOoM 2 years ago, I didn't know about the snails. Months later, they showed up first in a plant from another grower who says that's one of the few pests they don't have problems with. A good soaking turned up loads of the beasties. A few soakings later, no more seemed to be in that plant, but I find them in pots from time to time. Hopefully, there's not a big infestation lurking. That's interesting that yours don't make it through the winter. I'll start believing that and maybe it'll work! Thanks. Olya, your Den is gorgeous. It reminds me of my Den ceraula (gonzalesii), only your flowers look larger. Whitecat8