| A few comments on flasking.
For those who buy flasks, the American Orchid Society has a good article on how to remove and plant the orchids when they reach about 1 1/2 inches. Plants this small need to be consistently moist as even a day or two dry will kill the plant. Also they need to be observed for damping off - (where the plant dies from bacterial root entering at the base of the leaf).
Good consistent air circulation will help.
If you search around the internet, you can find articles about growing orchids from seeds in a petrie dish (like a saucer with a lip) in a home. Since it is not sterile the success rate is low but fun for someone who wants to try.
Remember it is not quick success. Cattleyas take from 5-7 years to bloom from seed and paphs up to 9 years.
For quicker rewards Dendrobiums can bloom within 18 months and phals around 2 years.
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jerry  |