phalaenopsis seeds.

[aaddaam]

i think i have sucessfully pollinated 2 of my phalaenopsis orchids now how do i germinate the seeds if i do get some?
thanks
adam

 

[cp-connection]

If you figure it out I will send you some calapogon tuberosus seed.

 

[seedjar]

I've heard that many orchids have specialized fungi associated with them to help germination and seedling development. You may want to try Trichoderma or something similar. I once observed an orchid seed sprout in my roommate's pot of Phalaenopsis but it didn't last long. Have you tried doing a web search? There must be some how-to guides out there somewhere.
~Joe

 

[EdaxFlamma]

From what little I've heard about them, orchid seeds are often a very fine powder that as Joe said required the symbiotic relationship with a certain kind of fungi. Most of the time orchid seed is grown via tissue culture to provide optimum conditions. Good luck!

 

[herenorthere]

What kinds of Phalaenopsis did you pollinate? Check the informational pages at Troy Meyers Conservancy - https://lab.troymeyers.com/flasking/home.php - where you'll find explanations of how orchids are grown from seed.

cp-connection - have you already harvested that Calopogon seed?