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OK, Now the real question: How can an orchid self-pollinate before the buds open? Male
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Known to occur in Zygopetalums and Guarianthe aurantiacum amongst others.

I have also heard that Phragmipediums have a tendency to self-pollinate, so it is important to remove the pod plant pollinia before attempting hybridization.
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