Germinating terrestrial orchids
Hello,
I am trying to grow Ophrys apifera and Holotrix secunda from seeds. I would appreciate any advice to succeed in this rather hardy challenge. Thanks, Cypella |
Germinating terrestrial orchids
Cypella wrote:
I am trying to grow Ophrys apifera and Holotrix secunda from seeds. I would appreciate any advice to succeed in this rather hardy challenge. These are fairly rare in cultivation in my part of the world but growers I have spoken to recommend cold stratifying temperate orchids, such as Ophrys. As I understand it they flask the seeds and refridgerate the flask for a month or two. Stratifying before flasking is probably asking for fungal problems. Be warned that contamination can be a problem in the fridge due to temperature fluctuations and any food you're keeping in there. I don't know whether ethylene given off by ripening fruit will have any effect but it's at least worth bearing in mind. If possible use a spare fridge. Can't be of much help with the Holothrix. |
Germinating terrestrial orchids
I'd suggest you try posting your question to the Terrestrial Orchid
Forum. http://terrorchid.proboards27.com The traffic isn't heavy but questions are usually answered quickly and you're more likely to find someone who has experience with the two species mentioned than on rgo. |
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