Phalenopsis Seed Pods - Orchid Board

Ferrick · #1 05-14-2010, 09:10 PM

I've read that it may cause too much stress for an orchid to pollinate an entire bloom stalk of blooms, but this phalenopsis seems to be doing okay. I should have about 2 more months of maturation according to that table posted in this forum.

Is this right? It went from wilty flower to I'M NOW A SEED POD in no time flat.

Call_Me_Bob · #2 05-14-2010, 09:42 PM

o my goodness!! your gonna have soo many seeds and plantlets once you flask. hope you like this one alot!

Zoi2 · #3 05-14-2010, 09:43 PM

I don't know much about pollinating but I wish you luck. The pods look nice.
Joann

Call_Me_Bob · #4 05-14-2010, 09:57 PM

ive never done flasking before but i have a pod getting ready soon so im learnin up. any tips?

Monstera deliciosa · #5 05-16-2010, 12:32 PM

I had a Phal with 4 seed pods, as the mother plants was really healthy I left them on the plant, after 3 moths the pods were looking well, but started coming yellow soon and when I opppened them there were almost empty inside, not developed. I would suggest you would cut the smallest ones.

Regards,

Royal · #6 05-17-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrick

I should have about 2 more months of maturation according to that table posted in this forum. Is this right?

Depends on when it was pollinated. Expect anywhere from 4 to 10 months, probably somewhere in between. I know that's not very specific, but plants don't know what the table says.

Royal · #7 06-09-2010, 05:31 PM

So, still going?