Sophronitis cernua 'Kasei' (火星)

[alecStewart1]

Originally Posted by Blueszz

If you want optimal growth, I wouldn't pollinate as developing a seed pod and seeds, takes a lot of energy from the plant. Energy that it also can use to for new growths. At least, that is what I was thought when I was a decade younger.

Well there's a good chance that I was unsuccessful with my efforts so there's that.

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Originally Posted by isurus79

Yes, if I understand the question correctly, it’s mostly about line breeding! However, increasing ploidy helps, as with your plant. Also, some species naturally have awards quality flowers growing in the wild. For example Cattleya lueddemanniana are known for trust and I personally saw several Cattleya nobilior var. amaliae that were award worthy when I was in Brazil recently. So starting a breeding line with top quality wild plants can help too.

Makes sense. Thanks for the answer!