Nigel,

That projection shooting up from the protocorm mass sounds to me like the
dreaded blob from outer space... from way-out outer space. Soon it will
grow to take over the entire flask, then it will overtake more flasks, then
3 or 4 window sills, then your patio, then it will suck all the will power
out of your head and demand its own heated fancy "day room" (Day Room is
Oprah talk) with special fans, lights and slat curtain walls. Then it will
invite more of he/she/it's blob-friends from outer space to feast on your
rump. So just sit back, enjoy the ride, and yes you are being "nive"...
Soon enough there will be all kinds of things shooting up from those cutesy
wutesy little protocorms to enjoy. Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-haaaaaa (a Vincent Price
laugh).

Mick
HBI, Producers of Fine Orchids in Flask
www.OrchidFlask.com

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"nigel savage" wrote in message
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Hey guys & gals,

Posted several months ago about my attempt at growing from seed, and I
have successfully done so and in my flask I can count all 36 protocorms
under a disection scope. Reason for low amount was that sterilization
step allowed 100% ethanol into the caspule because I was clumsy.
Still, for my first attempt I am delighted to have more than one and no
bacterial/ fungal infections in my flask
The reason for the post is to mention that one of the protocorms has a
single cell projection straight up from the mass of cells. This
protrusion has no pigment and once i get the chance will photograph it
for you (how and where do I post this?) Has anyone any experience with
in vitro orchid growing and can anyone tell me what this protrusion may
be / become? Am I being nive and this is the first primitive leaf?

Glad to hear any info!

Nigel