Originally Posted by Dark_Overlord

Hi,

been lurking here for a bit, trying to read as many threads here as I can. This one kind of caught my attention as I was curious about this vendor.

I chose to reply to this post as my very first post here because of the above quoted text.

I have noticed what seems like a 'mistrust' of plants grown by TC here, just the tone of a few posts I've come across.

I'd have to disagree with the assertion that TC plants are any less vigorous than dirt grown pups, cuttings seeds etc. In fact it has been my experience that TC plants can produce amazing growth and vigor if simple steps are taken when you get them. I have many thousands of TC plants, and if acclimated properly, key word being properly, TC plants are no different than other plants. In fact I personally prefer TC raised plants as they avoid numerous diseases out there in the hobby. I heard something along the lines of 80% of orchids tested have a rather nasty virus that gets the orchid people worried.

I've heard the same with numerous types of houseplants. I know a grower that lost a substantial volume of some of their houseplants of a couple genera due to disease. Cuttings and pups from diseased plants are still diseased.

TC plants don't require months to adapt to 'normal' conditions. Some very light care of new plants from a vendor is all that is required. a week or two indoors is usually sufficient. I keep new plants in a temperature controlled space, mist frequently, and of course pot 'up' to an appropriately sized container on arrival.

Now in the sake of full disclosure, yes I am a dealer. And yes, I deal in TC plants.

I actually got into plants as an offshoot of raising Dart Frogs. I really had no interest in plants initially, but once I started 'landscaping' my terrariums, things kind of spiraled out of control, and next thing I knew I had everything from jewel Orchids to trees.