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Re: Dracula orchids



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> From: Duncan McAlpine <dm2477@lab3.ca.boeing.com>
> To: seeds-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: Dracula orchids
> Date: Wednesday, May 14, 1997 11:25 AM
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> I am looking at a magizine and I have never tried to grow and orchid. 
> What is the process to propagate and orchid?
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> Sincerely,  
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> Duncan McAlpine  
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Hello Duncan and everyone else;

Orchids are propagated by division or seed.  Division is fairly
straightforward and so I won't go into it here.

Seed is another matter.  Orchid seed is extremely minute and does not have
much in the way of  nutrient reserves the way most seeds do.  The seeds are
germinated in a glass container or or flask on a nutrient agar gel medium. 
The medium must be prepared in aseptic conditions and seeds must be
sterilized and sown under the same conditions.  The seed usually remains in
the flask for up to 2 years when the plants are removed to community pots
for grow out.  It's a very involved process and not too many people try it
without some failure.

Although this is basic info I hope it answers your question.

Dave Cameron
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