My SCHWERTER HAUL 2018 - DISAPPOINTED ... CRICKETS, an UPDATE & REFLECTION!

In September 2018, I bought a lot of orchids from Schwerter Orchideenzucht, a German nursery that has a very good reputation among European orchid enthusiasts. This is 50% of that haul, it was one of the biggest disappointments at the beginning of establishing this collection. Included in my 'experience' was the terrible flimsy packaging. Orchids that could have been ok, were crushed, leaves & spikes were snapped ... just all in all, a terrible lack of care while packing for shipping. The quality of the orchids, well... this video is for you to judge for yourself, let me know your opinion, in the comments below. The complete lack of customer service when attempting to communicate with the nursery, as astounding! So, why am I now showing these orchids (some have moved on to orchid heaven)? As you may notice in my previous videos, and future videos will not be any different, there is a certain cadence to my voice when I mention Schwerter... this video explains why. Let me know, in the comments below, if you have had a similar experience, did they respond to any complaints you may have put forward? Perhaps your orders have always been fabulous... if so, I would also like to know about that. Thank you for taking the time to watch this video and I look forward to making updates on these orchids, as when there are any.
#SchwerterOrchideenzucht #Haul #Disappointment101

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - My Schwerter Haul 2018
02:40 - Epidendrum stamfordianum
02:54 - Epidendrum Rene Marquez x Brassavola digbyana
03:31 - Leptotes bicolor
04:39 - Cattleya lobata coerulea
05:50 - Rechara Frances Fox
06:15 - Zygonisia Murasakikomachi
06:44 - Brassavola cordata Hsinying SM/TOGA
07:33 - Brassavola Little Stars
08:45 - Caulocattleya Chantilly Lace 'Twinkel'
10:16 - Vaughnara Jairak Kiss
10:59 - Phalaenopsis Yins Black Eagle
11:18 - Dendrobium anosmum
11:48 - Phalaenopsis wilsonii
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My environment:
Mediterranean climate, hot summers and mild winters
45% - 85% humidity, with regular airflow
Summer temperature range: 20ºC-35ºC
Winter temperature range, exterior: 5ºC-20ºC
Winter temperature range, interior: 16ºC-23ºC
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Music: Blue Macaw -
Intro / Altro Image: Bodum.westernscandinavia.org
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Orchid growing supplies:
Pots Outer Mask: Artevasi
Pots Inner Pot: TeraPlast
Media: Siro Leca, Lava Rock 2cm-4cm, Besgrow Sphagnum
Moss, Perlite, Seramis
Water: Reverse Osmosis
Fertilizer: MSU, CalMag, Mg, KelpMax, Silicone
General PPM: 300 Summer, or in active growth
150 Winter, RO Water and KelpMax only
General PH: 5.8 / 6.0
Hygrometer: BADLR Wireless with Exterior Sensor
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My equipment:
Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket
Mic: Saramonic, SR-XM1
Phone Holder: PGYTECH, DJI Osmo Pocket
Computer: MacBook Air
Editing Software: iMovie