In Reply to: Qrchid cultures posted by didiaust on Saturday, 20. November 2004 at 07:22 Bali Time:
We brought back 2 flasks of clones from the Bali Orchid Gardens in October with no problems at Quarantine in South Aus, even with no prior arrangements. The flask are sealed and the contents sterile and labeled.
From memory the flasks were about A$10 each and contain about 40 plants.
The Bali Orchid Garden is on the main road going from Sanur to Kusamba, Padang Bai, Candi Dasa and Amed, only a little way out of Sanur. I think most of the nurseries are in this area and that there is nothing closed to Kuta. Its about a 20 minute drive from Legian so certainly less than 30 min from Kuta.
There are many varieties if orchids, heliconia and frangipanni as well as Fungii. All are carefully displayed and labelled. Guides will show you around and explain the workings to you. Admission and guides are free. The proud owner is Troy, known to Bali Travel Forumites as ‘Fat Bastard' who helped out many anxious Aussies with news of friends and information following the Kuta bombing.
Bali Orchid Garden, Jl Bypass Tophati-Kusamba, Bali. Phone 466 010 or Mob 081 2383 5155.
Web page is www.baliorchidgarden.com .
If you want to set up a Bali style garden at home this is a must-visit.