Where to buy plants?

[Cacatuoides]

Hi folks,

I'm going to setup my new plant tank and was unable to order the wide variety of plants from a lfs as they told me I must order minimum of 3pots for each type of plants!!! My's only a 2 feet tank only.....

Could you guys advise me where can I get my supply of plants from at cheaper prices as I'm looking for wide variety and small quantity?

Many Thanks!!

[Cacatuoides]

Anyone can advise regarding public transport to Teo's farm?

Is it better to take a bus/cab from yew tee mrt or choa vhu kang mrt?
Any other cost saving methods also can!!

Thanks!!

[firethorn]

Nonsense LFS.. lol.. simi plant you buying?

Most LFS will sell in one nia..

[Cacatuoides]

I've got about 13+ types of plants to get for my setup.....
i think i'll get about 1 pot each....
Anyone know's the opening hours of Teo?

[Simon]

firethorn, we will appreciate it if you would cut down on sms lingo, abbreviation, AQ serve both locally and foreign and we like to promote proper use of the english language

Caca, you can try keong seong at havelock, they do carry more selection than normal LFS and they get their supplies from Teo. But nothing beats going to Teo.

For public transport, you can take the train to Choa chu kang MRT and change to TIBS 172 (need to confirm), but it will be a long walk in, from the road, suggest you ask around to see if any member who drives can give you a lift. Alternatively, you can catch a cab in, but again, you have to find your way back from the farm. Note that, there isn't many taxi along Lim Chu Kang road. Opening hours should be around 8-9am till in the evening, but best to call to check before going down. Just mention AQ to Mr. Teo and he will give you a tour around the farm

ps. don't tell him, I told you that

[oblivion]

if cost is not a big factor you can try ordering from online retailers.
some of them have pretty good variety

[hwchoy]

I'm not sure if it is a really good idea to have so many different plants in a 2ft tank.

[Cacatuoides]

Thanks for the kind advises guys! I'll probably take a train to the west and then a cab....

hwchoy: I'm still finalising the types of plants to use...any suggestions for midground plants? my background will have DD, ludwigia arcuata and maybe rotala green...? Thanks!!

[Simon]

you need alot of light penetration and constant pruning

[Cacatuoides]

yup...its going to be quite a bit of hardwork, would blyxa japonica be a good mid-ground plant or you suggest something else?

What type of plants do you suggest for low maintainance? hehe

i've checked that bus 175 from CCK goes into lim chu kang road.....although its quite a long journey

[Simon]

java ferns? stay away from stemmed plants if you want less work

[Cacatuoides]

hmm, i'm having a driftwood tied with moss as a centre piece, with tenellus as foreground and dd in the background.... some crypts around the DW too...

[eagleray]

I have the same problem ... do not drive so it was impossible for me to go to the farms

I get my plants from Kingfisher (in geylang) , NA (pretty limited) or colorful (next to NA). Ian from kingfisher should be able to order plants for you and free advise too :> (saves the taxi fare to the farms)

[Cacatuoides]

thats the major problem for us who don't have a license to drive!!!
Anyway I've decided to make a trip down to Teo's farm tomorrow morning..... many people said its worth the trip so why not? since i've got whole day free tomorrow!!! hehe

[valice]

You might want to give Teo's farm a call to check for the availability of certain plants as they might not carry some of the stem plants... Else you will be making a wasted trip without getting much of the supplies. What's more is that you don't drive...

Was there 2 weeks ago, think they are replanting quite a few beds, so not much variety...

[Cacatuoides]

oh okok....will call them tomorrow morning
what about the so called ah pek farm in pasir ris? any idea?

[SCOPE]

Keep us updates on Teo farm plants lah......

[valice]

what about the so called ah pek farm in pasir ris? any idea?

Why don't you head down to APP farm instead tomorrow first?
And see if there are any people who are interested to go to Teo's farm over the weekend (and drives) and you join them? More convenient I feel.

If I am available and have the car to use, I don't mind bringing you there... Else see if anyone else willing to give you a lift...

[Cacatuoides]

any comments on APP farm? as in variety and price? do they entertain walk-ins like teo's?

I'm ok with the inconvenience, most important is get what I want and food for my eyes!! hehe

[Justikanz]

I find Teo's have a slightly more variety than Ah Pek Farm. But still, it is worth the trip if it is nearer to you. Alternatively, go Colourful Aquarium, next to Nature Aquarium. Other LFS like C328, Kingfisher and Fu Wo usually have quite a bit of variety of plants nowadays.