Comments regarding Sunset Valley Orchids

I ordered five mini-catts from Fred at SVO. The plants were shipped the day after ordering, packed perfectly. Communication was excellent. The plants were healthy, large, and exactly as ordered. The price of plants was very, very reasonable given the quality and size of the plants. I will order again.

I've ordered Catts from quite a few orchid vendors, and none have impressed me like SVO! Don't be fooled by the prices- Fred's seedlings in 3" pots are BIG! Most of the seedlings have arrived bursting out of their pots, and in sheath. This size, most vendors call, "near bloom size," and charge a lot more. Divisions have also been extremely healthy and generously sized. Packing is top-notch. PS, plants are obviously grown in high light, with yellowish foliage. I LOVE this, because I don't have to worry about sunburning them. Well done SVO, you may expect my next order as soon as it warms up!

I have purchased plants from Fred Clarke at orchid shows in the past and have been very happy with the quality and customer service. He has spoken at my local orchid society and provided an amazing plant table for the raffle.

I am on his mailing list and occasionally get emails announcing new plants offerings. I got one of those emails last Saturday evening and found several plants that I just couldn't live with out. I went to Sunset Valley Orchids website and placed an order which generated an automated confirmation email. The next day I got a personal email from Fred letting me know when the plants would arrive. Well, the plants came a day early (yesterday!) and they were beautiful! Packaged securely. All the plants were healthy, firmly established in their pots and had strong new growths. I was very impressed.

Order with confidence, you won't be disappointed.

Sunsey Valley and Fred Clark are the best. I am a new orchid enthusiast. Fred took the time to help me select a couple of orchids to add to my growing collection. Everything looked so healthy. I will definitely be going back.

I just received my first order from Fred at Sunset Valley Orchids and couldn't be happier! The catasetums are gorgeous, plump, well grown seedlings with roots bursting out of their pots. I don't think it will be long before they bloom, they are so big! I also ordered a few small cattleya seedlings. I was surprised to see that two of them were even in sheath! I will definitely order from SVO again!

Also, if you are specifically looking for catasetiinae, SVO is the place to go. Fred has an amazing breeding program and many unique and fascinating hybrids!

I have placed several orders from Fred Clark at Sunset Valley Orchids in Vista, CA. All orders received when promised, packaged beautifully, and with the highest quality. I particularly enjoy the cycnoches seedlings that I have purchased. I have bloomed each one of them within one year of purchase and most in a 2 3/4" pot of sphag!

Fred breeds all of his own plants and has an incredible tally of personal awards including a number of FCCs!

He is the best!