And I knew better.....WARNING - Page 6 - Orchid Board

kavanaru · #51 01-14-2010, 06:59 AM

No Prob... we all have had such days...

vmax3000 · #52 01-14-2010, 12:03 PM

But your back, Diane, and that's what counts!!

Sorry about the bad day...man I can relate!

etex · #53 01-15-2010, 09:10 AM

Thank you for the kind comments!!

Connie Star · #54 01-17-2010, 10:10 AM

I returned from a vacation in Costa Rica a few days ago and came thru Miami with a small flask of "Baby Orchids"- Cattleya dowiana. They were sealed, "in vitro" and sterile and I had no problem. I also had all of the paperwork from CR documenting them. Next time I go I may bring back more- this was a trial run.
Funny thing, I had picked some coffee berries and forgot that I had a few in my pocket-I think I'll plant them as house plants.

vmax3000 · #55 01-18-2010, 12:07 PM

YAY!! When will you deflask them? Post some pictures!!

Connie Star · #56 01-18-2010, 05:07 PM

I'm not sure when to de-flask them. The directions say when they are 5 cm high (2") and they are at about 4cm. The agar looks good, so I think I should wait awhile? They look very healthy. I could use some advice on this.

vmax3000 · #57 01-18-2010, 09:34 PM

Connie,
You might want to start a thread in the flasking/deflasking forum. You will get more attention from the folks with expertise than on this thread! Just a thought.