Deflasking-when?

[Connie Star]

Originally Posted by orchidman77

I just reserved a flask of C. dowiana from Troy-Meyers....don't know when exactly to deflask them, though. I would when they are big enough to handle and are growing roots. It sounds like they would be fine to go ahead and take out, though--could you post a picture or two?

AGH, I'm jealous! I don't know if I'm going to get a flask or not.

David

David do you mean a picture of the plants in the flask? Or the photo that came with them? I don't know much about them. I just picked the healthiest looking flask and I want to try it out.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Troy sends the seedlings deflasked in breathable baggies.

[orchidman77]

connie, I would like to see the flask itself, if possible.

David

[Connie Star]

Okay Here go a couple of images, I hope.

[Connie Star]

No luck with the images so here are the links. I still have not figured out how to put thumbnails of images into my posts

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...mpot-0222.html

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...mpot-0223.html

[orchidman77]

they look VERY healthy. I am no expert so I'd do what the real experts say, but......i think that leaving them in flask for a little while wouldn't hurt.

Thanks for the pictures!!!

David

[Bolero]

Yep they look ok in the flask for a while yet, wait until it's getting closer to spring.....I would wait anyway. They look like they have room and a little growth wouldn't hurt them before they come out.

[cricketerry]

I agree leave them in the flask. Another month or two would give better weather and give the plants a bit more size.

[dsim]

... can they wait for another 2 month to deflask?

[Undergrounder]

Originally Posted by dsim

... can they wait for another 2 month to deflask?

I'd say so yes.. just keep an eye on them.