Meeting other orchid growers who cultivate angraecoids is always a pleasure.  Several weeks ago, Cindy Hill called  as she prepared to write an article for "Orchids" about Cryptopus paniculatus.  My conversation with her only underscored the urgent need for both conservation and cultivation of these orchids.  After surveying a number of the botanical gardens, orchid nurseries and private collectors, she found less than a dozen plants.   Her article in the June 2012 issue of "Orchids" gives the encouraging news that at least one nursery has successfully flasked this species. 

And, she discovered that the angraecoid devotees are very willing to cooperate and share information to further the conservation and successful cultivation of these beautiful orchids.  I couldn't agree more.   Thank you Cindy for mentioning The Angraecoid Alliance in your article, and even more thanks for gathering and sharing information about this little known angraecoid.

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