Reflasking more mature phal seedlings - advice needed

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Hi Everyone

I am getting some blue Phalaenopsis Violaceas from the USA (Orchidview Nursery). I will return to Australia next year and it would be much better to leave them in flask - it is easier with our quarantine there.

However, given the postal system, I expect them to arrive needing reflasking. I need advice on reflasking larger seedlings. I tried to find a local lab in Bangkok to do the job, but hit brick walls. All the ones a Thai friend contacted - over 7 - only seem to be iterested in doing small seedlings in whisky bottles.

I intend to use big jam jars for more room and ease to get the seedling into it. When placing the seedlings, I guess it is best to have the media soft. Do I try to push the seedlings into the media a little or just sit them on top? Are there any other ways?

Also, what to do if any leaves or roots are damaged? Should I remove them. Sterilize? I guess rinse agar off the leaves using sterilised water.

I appreciate any advice you can give on this. This is my first time at flasking. I'd rather get a lab to do it, but no chance on that is seems.

Many thanks

Brett