Pollinia Exchange

[prezetter]

Good Day to all.

I have somewhat of a passion for the species Aganisia cyanea, and I own two, looking to obtain more.

Since they are hard to find, and somewhat more difficult to keep happy, I have been trying to outcross mine, in the hopes to start a flask, but the outcross did not take, despite both plants being robust and mature.

Not two months after my last inflorescence finished, I have another on the way, and I was wondering if anyone else grows Aganisia cyanea and if theyd be willing to potentially exchange pollinia, so that I could attempt a successful outcross?

Thank You for any and all suggestions as well.

[estación seca]

I don't have it, but Welcome to the Orchid Board!

[Mr.Fakename]

If you don't find another specimen to attempt a cross, you can always keep pollen stored in the fridge.

I ditch unused pollinia after a year, but depending on the plant, they might be viable longer than that.

Trying again with the same orchids may just work next time.

[prezetter]

Originally Posted by Mr.Fakename

If you don't find another specimen to attempt a cross, you can always keep pollen stored in the fridge.

I ditch unused pollinia after a year, but depending on the plant, they might be viable longer than that.

Trying again with the same orchids may just work next time.

Oh I already store pollinia in the fridge, that has always been fine. It’s just more that these individuals accepted each others pollination, and began to show outward signs of initiation of producing seed, then within a couple days began to yellow and eventually dried.

I’d also happily try again, but am in a situation now where only one plant is going to be in bloom and I dont want to self, so I would need pollinia to come from somewhere else.