About Our Preorder

About Us:
Unlike traditional orchid sellers, we specialize in the international import of orchids and horticultural plants. We do not operate a greenhouse or maintain a stock inventory. Instead, our unique model focuses on preorders, ensuring that all orchids are freshly imported and delivered directly to our customers as soon as they arrive in Canada. This approach allows us to offer an economic, diverse and constantly changing selection of orchids, tailored to the preferences and interests of orchid enthusiasts.

Can I shop in person?

Unfortunately, our office is not open to the public for direct selection and purchase of orchids. It is used exclusively for local pickup of online orders. However, we actively participate in local pop-up sales and events, which provide additional opportunities to explore our offerings in person. We are also proud to partner with select retail stores, allowing growers to purchase our orchids directly. Stay tuned to our website and social media for announcements about pop-up locations and our retail partners.

About our preorder:

At the core of our business, we specialize in importing orchids from various regions around the world, offering a diverse selection of unique and popular orchids for sale throughout Canada. Our team is committed to carefully sourcing these orchids, collaborating closely with a network of international suppliers to discover and import a variety of exceptional orchids for our community of hobby growers.

Each month, we host a special preorder sale, partnering with a selected international supplier to present a range of orchids. This presents an exciting opportunity for growers to explore and purchase unique orchid varieties, available at exclusive preorder discounts. You can find preorder information on our website's front page under the 'Shop Announcement' section.

Identify Preorder Items:

Preorder: If a product is labeled as "Preorder," this indicates that it is currently available for preorder. It means the item has not yet arrived in Canada, and we are in the process of importing it.
Newly Arrived: Once the item arrives, its label will be updated to "Newly Arrived."
Local Growing: If extra plants that have been growing in Canada for more than 3 months are available, they will be labeled as "Local Growing." This label signifies that these plants are well-rooted in their new pots.

How Our Preorder Works:

Monthly Preorder Events: Each month, we collaborate with one of our international suppliers to bring you a curated selection of orchids. These events are your opportunity to explore and purchase rare and beautiful orchid varieties.
Explore Our Selection: Visit our website's preorder section to view the current month's orchid offerings. We provide detailed information about each variety, including its origin and unique characteristics.
Enjoy Preorder Discounts: By participating in our preorder, you get the chance to purchase these exquisite orchids at special discounted prices. It's a great opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to expand their collections.

How to Join the Preorder:

Select Your Orchids: Browse the available varieties and select the ones you wish to purchase.
Add to Cart: Place your chosen orchids in your shopping cart.
Complete Your Purchase: Proceed to checkout, provide your shipping details, and choose your preferred payment method. Finalize your order by confirming the purchase.
Order Confirmation: After placing your order, you will receive a confirmation email with the details of your purchase and an estimated delivery timeline.
Await Your Orchids: We will keep you updated on the status of your order. Once the orchids arrive at our facility, we will prepare them for shipping or pickup as per your selected preference.
Customer Support: If you have any questions or need assistance during the preorder process, our dedicated customer service team is here to help.

Please Note: Availability of orchid varieties may vary, and delivery times are subject to change based on import schedules. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we bring these unique orchids to you.

Preorder Arrival Time and Status Updates

Typically, preorders are expected to arrive approximately one month after the preorder month. For example, items preordered in November are anticipated to arrive in December.
You can check the estimated arrival date on the main page of our preorder site. Once the flight carrying the preorder items is booked, we will confirm and update the arrival date accordingly.
Additionally, when the preorder items arrive, we will announce their arrival on our Instagram page.

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Really small plant!

👍🏻

Evan is a nice guy, good service too!

Clo. Amazing Grace 奇異恩典

This goes for any clowesia or catasetum relative. Despite what the website shows for bare root plants and what to expect, what you actually get is heavily dependent on when you order. These plants break dormancy in the spring and will put out root during this time. THIS IS THE TIME THEY GROW THE MAJORITY OF THEIR ROOTS, damage/loss of these roots will greatly set back the ability of your plant to grow. If you order in the spring, they will be in an active state of growth which is a very bad time to ship. If you want to order, I highly recommend doing this in late summer or fall when the plant is entering or is in dormancy. If you reach out, they will repeatedly tell you that the plants are fine and they are healthy, but if you do any amount of research you'll know that is not the case. It will take a lot of time for them to recover and they will grow roots again if you're diligent and patient. Refer to the link below to see what real experts in the field have to say about the plants I received.

http://www.orchidboard.com/community/catasetum-and-stanhopea-alliance/113770-arrival-catasetum-clowesia-growth-roots.html

Hi Steven,

Thank you for your valuable feedback. Your insights are incredibly helpful, and based on your suggestions, we are planning to order this type of orchid in the fall next year. Although we did place our orders a month earlier than last year, certain aspects of new growth are still beyond our control.

We currently have stock from last year, and despite the challenges associated with growing these orchids, they have been performing well—some even bloomed. We recommend taking your time to observe their growth before drawing conclusions, especially if you are first time growing udner such conditoin. Additionally, thorough 'amount of research' is advisable before purchasing these orchids in the spring, to set realistic expectations regarding the new growth.

In addition, as you may know, the orchids in our Cycd, Ctsm, Cyc, Clo, and Cl collections are rare finds in Canada. Our preorder sales offer collectors an excellent opportunity to acquire them at a better deal. With proper care, you should have no issues growing them, and they are likely to thrive and improve year after year.

Phal MF38- Orange C. 香橙C

Great seller, great info and healthy orchid.

Very pleased

About Our Preorder