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Post by paulkoop on Apr 3, 2014 17:46:07 GMT -5
Has anyone imported flasks from Thailand ? Says estimated delivery date a month away will they be dead?
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Post by LucST on Apr 3, 2014 17:55:37 GMT -5
I am pretty sure that flasks (glass or plastic) cannot die. The contents with in them, is another matter. I might be important to state what you are trying to transport.
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Post by paulkoop on Apr 3, 2014 18:13:47 GMT -5
Orchid flasks vandas cataylas. Yahyah ment the orchids inside . lol smart ***lol
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Post by H2O on Apr 3, 2014 18:16:47 GMT -5
I have. A month is a long time for shipping, you're plants won't die like they would if they were being shipped bare root but the agar can really mess with the seedlings if the box is jumbled around. You also have to worry about contamination in that amount of time and who knows what temperatures they would be exposed to.
Do you have any more details?
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Post by paulkoop on Apr 3, 2014 19:12:35 GMT -5
Ebay purchase from thailand i havnt done it yet just interested. Am going to try to turn my hobby of cps and orchids to a small buisness selling at fleamarket and off a site im building and yes i know orchids from flasks r a good 2-3 years plus from blooming:
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Post by shoggoths on Apr 3, 2014 19:37:48 GMT -5
Also, if I remember well, be aware that you need a permit to import TC plants.
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Post by paulkoop on Apr 3, 2014 19:41:19 GMT -5
Says import papers r provided for free
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Post by shoggoths on Apr 3, 2014 19:43:22 GMT -5
Yeah, but as buyer, you need your own import permit too. By the way, I'm only telling for legitimity.
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Post by paulkoop on Apr 3, 2014 19:59:39 GMT -5
I thought flasks where a whole other beast then live plants
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Post by H2O on Apr 3, 2014 21:01:33 GMT -5
Flasks still contain live plants. You need an import permit from the country of origin. They will provide the phyto and you won't need CITES for obvious reasons.
I can also assure you are not going to be able to flower Vanadas 2-3 years out of flask. Even under perfect conditions your looking at 5-8 years. Same goes for most Cattleya.
Speaking from experience and seeing people loose a ton of money, I suggest you not try growing Orchids as a side business. Growing them for a hobby and maybe selling a couple here and there is fun but orchid business fail 99% of the time. I know phenomenal growers that do their own flasking and hybrid programs and they don't make a dime selling their plants. I don't want to sound like a downer but I hope this can save you some time, money and heartbreak.
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Post by paulkoop on Apr 3, 2014 21:37:05 GMT -5
Yah i dont plan on it being only source of income just to make a couple hundred a month kind of thing . since im on disability and i cant find a job....
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