Growing mycoheterotrophic orchids

[Bulbopedilum]

Originally Posted by Subrosa

Growing autotrophic orchids in decaying leaves and wood is becoming relatively common, but most successes have been with terrestrial species. I'm unaware of anyone successfully growing a Cattleya to flowering size that was germinated by this method. But give it a shot!

Ooh, I'm interested! Some flowers of my recently-acquired Habenaria medusa have somehow been pollinated. A few days ago I sprinkled the contents of one seed pod on some mulch that's been sitting in a damp bucket since a few months ago. I still have 2 seedpods left that are completely dry, I'm just storing them in a little resealable plastic bag.

Let's see what happens! (probably nothing)

[Subrosa]

Originally Posted by Bulbopedilum

Ooh, I'm interested! Some flowers of my recently-acquired Habenaria medusa have somehow been pollinated. A few days ago I sprinkled the contents of one seed pod on some mulch that's been sitting in a damp bucket since a few months ago. I still have 2 seedpods left that are completely dry, I'm just storing them in a little resealable plastic bag.

Let's see what happens! (probably nothing)

Are you on Facebook Saka?
Cardboard Orchids Sowing Group Public Group | Facebook

[Bulbopedilum]

Originally Posted by Subrosa

Are you on Facebook Saka?
Cardboard Orchids Sowing Group Public Group | Facebook

Unfortunately not, though I have heard of orchid seeds being sown on cardboard. Is any special preparation needed, or do I just need cardboard? Might have some lying around. Also, contrary to the name, the group is listed as a private group, which is funny.

[Subrosa]

Originally Posted by Bulbopedilum

Unfortunately not, though I have heard of orchid seeds being sown on cardboard. Is any special preparation needed, or do I just need cardboard? Might have some lying around. Also, contrary to the name, the group is listed as a private group, which is funny.

The only preparation required is to soak the cardboard for a few days in rainwater, although adding a bit of soil from the root zone of orchids isn't a bad idea. If you ever do get on FB let me know and I'll send you an invite to get you in the group.

[hypostatic]

Originally Posted by Subrosa

Are you on Facebook Saka?
Cardboard Orchids Sowing Group Public Group | Facebook

waaaaaaaat.

How successful is this compared to "normal" germination techniques?

And I guess also how easy is it? lol