Can orchids be grown from seeds? When can they be planted?

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Orchids can be propagated from seeds. However, it is difficult to cultivate orchids from seeds, and the conditions are relatively harsh. Generally, orchid seeds are rarely used to propagate directly, but propagation by division is more common. Because its seeds are very thin and contain only an incompletely developed embryo, their germination ability is low, and the seed coat cannot easily absorb water. If sown using conventional methods, the seeds will not germinate. Seeds need to be sown with bacteria or aseptically so that they can germinate and emerge.

1. Can it be used?

Orchids can be propagated by seeds. However, it is difficult to cultivate orchids from seeds, and the conditions are relatively harsh. Generally, orchid seeds are rarely used to propagate directly, but propagation by division is more common. Because its seeds are very thin and contain only an incompletely developed embryo, their germination ability is low, and the seed coat cannot easily absorb water. If sown using conventional methods, the seeds will not germinate. Seeds need to be sown with bacteria or aseptically so that they can germinate and emerge.

2. When to plant

Generally speaking, it is best to sow orchid seeds in spring or autumn. Orchid seeds need to be cultivated in a sterile environment or germinate using orchid bacteria before sowing. Aseptic sowing means placing orchid seeds in a test tube with a special culture medium and dripping a certain amount of sodium hydroxide solution. Then the temperature and humidity of the test tube need to be strictly controlled, and the seedlings can be reproduced only after patiently raising them in such an environment. Sowing with bacteria is because orchid seeds are very thin and must be matched with the orchid bacteria of the mother plant to have the ability to germinate.

3. Select seeds

Most It is best to choose round and plump seeds, and then cultivate seedlings to increase the survival rate of the seeds. Plant the cultivated seeds in acidic soil and mix an appropriate amount of nitrogen fertilizer into the soil. Then do not bask in the sun, it is best to maintain it in a cool place, and control its growth temperature between 18-26 degrees.

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