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Originally Posted by MothLover
I've been looking into pollination, but I'm sure I still have alot to learn. The only catch that I saw on some other sites about the vanilla flower was that it was recommended to use a flower first day that it is open. I'm not sure if that's for all orchids or not.
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MothLover,
The blooms for
Vanilla planifolia typically last for 5-7 hours. They will start opening JUST before sunrise, so being early is never too late! Other species will typically have a longer flower life, such as
V. madagascariensis (leafless, 3-4 days)...
The unusual fact about this primitive genus is that it is receptive of its own pollinia. The pollinia is much more granular (primitive), but placing any amount on the stigmatic surface should prove good. The reason for placing as much as you can on the stigmatic surface is to ensure definite reception and successful pollination.
Vanilla planifolia
-Pat
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