Wholesale sources in the USA?

[ilbasso]

I was wondering if anybody had strong opinions on good sources for wholesale CPs? It need not be fancy stuff yet, as we only set up tables at regional events and I don't bother bringing the good stuff out for that. I've used bug biting plants several times with things that I could grumble about with each order, but they seem to be the source with the most varieties. I have no idea what varieties I get since they are all light starved and unlabeled and they don't respond to emails about it, but the plants acclimate nicely as long as I think to order them early enough. The nepenthes were in the mail for a week and arrived so soaked that I had to squeeze each pot to wring them out.

I get weird vibes from Dragon Agro, but they have many of the same offerings. Anybody ever deal with them? Flori-design has been a good source for VFT plugs that I grow out, but I'd like more sarracenia and possibly ping options. I repot everything and acclimate them to the right conditions and that sets things back while they settle in, but I refuse to just unpack and sell in those stupid wrapped peat plugs, hidden in some sorry LFS.

Maybe some day I'll work up to the international imports, but for now it is just mostly common stuff growing along my collection along with whatever props I may make from my plants. It is a part time side, side hustle.

Thoughts?

 

[pearldiver]

Curious I thought most vendors did or would bring their own stuff, nothing cheaper that propagating what you already have, right? That said, perhaps you could make a go of it. Like any vendor online or however you find them, many will list things as "a five inch pot." BFD. That says nothing to the size of the plant you might be ordering. Most times you are on your own, and just hope you get what you order.