Does Phalaenopsis have seeds?

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1. Reason

2. Seed propagation

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Phalaenopsis has seeds. As a type of angiosperm, it must have seeds. However, because it requires pollination by specific insects to produce seeds, many people are not sure that it has seeds.

1. Reason

1. Reasons

Phalaenopsis is an angiosperm belonging to the genus Butterfly in the family Asparagaceae. As an angiosperm, it must have seeds. However, because they require specific insect pollination to produce seeds, they are generally cultivated artificially.

And the seeds of Phalaenopsis and other orchid plants Similarly, there is no endosperm in it and it is difficult to germinate. It must be infected with a specific fungus to provide nutrients and form a symbiotic relationship.

2. Seed propagation

There are two main methods of seed propagation. One is the natural sowing method, where the seeds are sown in the flower pots of the parent plants, and symbiotic bacteria required for seed germination are also added; the other is the aseptic sowing method, where the mature capsules are Soak in 75-90% ethanol or chloroform solution for 2-3 seconds, then use 5-10% bleaching powder solution, soak for 5-20 minutes, repeat once, maintain on the culture medium, pat and taste 2-3 When the leaves are in the pot, put them in the pot.

2. Seed propagation

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