Orchidomania Presents: How to Grow Orchids from Seed -Update June 2018

What happened with the orchids I seeded on Feb 14, 2018...this is the 16 week update! Cute little plants coming up :)
Book reference: Growing Orchids from Seed- Philip Seaton and Margaret Ramsey

[@NewJohariClassic]

When I first heard the classical music I knew it was going to be a show stopper. Thanks for sharing your update!

[@Orchidomania]

Thank you 😊 Very sweet of you 😊

[@PictureMaria1]

What a great and awesome adventure! Thanks for catching the fun and educational moments of this journey! I enjoyed the fascinating ride! HAPPY GROWING!

[@Orchidomania]

Thank you very much 😊😊😊Glad you found it as such🌼🌺🌻 There is the how I did it video if you'd like to see it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGWsf6OgoZV2pqM Thanks for visiting 😊😊😊

[@PictureMaria1]

HA HA HA!!! TOO LATE I'VE ALREADY WATCHED IT! I've been binge watching videos regarding germination/flasking. I've been in a frenzy trying to get all the information I can before I get started on my own project. I am doing a pollination propagation project with my vandas and I'm still trying to decide whether or not I want to attempt to do it myself or if I should take it to a lab to get it done. I still have about a year to decide so at least I have some time to really think about it. Thanks for sharing a wealth of information on this topic. HAPPY GROWING!

[@LGW3-Orchids-Exotics]

Looking great! I wish I could do this at home. So much equipment and $$$! I truly appreciate how unique orchids are and the care they require to grow from seeds. Looking forward to the next video update!

[@Orchidomania]

LGW3 Orchids & Exotics ....Thank you 😊 it's borrowed equipment so not so much $$$...Thanks for visiting again 😊

[@urbanservant]

Thank you for your patience and for your documentation. Lord bless you, your family and Orchids. : )

[@Orchidomania]

You are welcome 😊 All the best to you and yours as well 🌸🌼🌺

[@marygorchidsmore2058]

Thanks for the update! enjoyed watching them grow in few months. Thanks for sharing.

[@Orchidomania]

You are most welcome 😊 I also enjoy looking at them grow ...they are very slow growing pets 😊

[@ResQuetzal]

Wow...you have determination and unrelentless patience! Difficult to not lose some to contamination. Really amazing attempt. Bringing these babies to bloom will be the ultimate achievement. Should be some interesting variations.

[@Orchidomania]

ResQuetzal ...😂🤣😂🤣😂 I never thought that I would see patience and me in the same sentence!!!! Thank you that is very nice of you to say 😊 I honestly have no idea what to expect if I get them to flower other then pink and white ...fingers crossed!!!! Till next time 🌺🌷🌻🏵🌹⚘🌷

[@Liberty309]

Who would down vote a video like this ? You did a fantastic job, BRAVO :-)

[@Orchidomania]

Thank you ....VERY sweet of you to say 🌼🌻🌺

[@harmvanessen3544]

To make sure the contamination doesnt happen, you should allow the media to dry before closing the lid. Same is done in laboratories (as I do myself). The medium itself is very moist, the water as condense is not going to contribute. I suggest about 30 minutes of drying after pouring or sterilizing

[@Orchidomania]

I agree however, it was not really possible with simple plastic ...I would have needed glass jars to autoclave them and I didn't have any available at the time.

[@spindelplants6138]

Fascinating! Looking forward to seeing how they develop further.

[@Orchidomania]

Glad you liked it 😊 I do as well...with perfect conditions phals can flowers in 2 years 🤞🌺🌻🌼

[@michaelpye5972]

excellent presentation

[@Orchidomania]

Thank you 😊 I tried to give a well rounded update 🌺🌻🌼

[@hikari543]

Very, very cool! I’m so glad you’re having success :).

[@Orchidomania]

Tyler ...Thx 😊 I hope it will be good from now on as well 🤞🌺🌻🌼

[@kataszentirmai5126]

When will be the next (final) update about little ones? About "planting"?

[@Orchidomania]

LOL....soon I just need time 🤣

[@Orchidomania]

Update is out ...kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKS9fHh6nMR4p5Y

[@becik37]

WOW, good job👏👏👏 and good luck 🤞😃

[@Orchidomania]

Thank you 😊 Fingers crossed indeed...with perfect conditions phals can flowers in 2 years 🌸🌼🌻

[@becik37]

Orchidomania... 2 years...🤔 don't worry 🤗 I will be following you on this journey with my 🤞

[@soniasalarda1017]

Please VLOG the process How to germinate the seeds of orchids. Im an orchids lover.

[@Orchidomania]

Hi Sonia ...it's already here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGWsf6OgoZV2pqM

[@sunahyun6339]

Wow awesome video!

[@Orchidomania]

Thank you 😊 Glad you liked it 😊

[@marshamasneh2611]

I bought orchid seeds online,and as I see from this video they're not!thank you for this video.

[@Orchidomania]

Mar Shamasneh الحديقة الفلسطينية ....you are most welcome! Sorry to hear about the internet seeds 😯🌺🌻🏵

[@marshamasneh2611]

Orchidomania I think they're cyclamen seeds,lool,thanks for your welcome.

[@Orchidomania]

Mar Shamasneh الحديقة الفلسطينية ...well at least try planting those 👍🌷😊

[@marshamasneh2611]

Orchidomania thank you again,I will!

[@Orchidomania]

Mar Shamasneh الحديقة الفلسطينية ...remember cyclamen need soil/earth 😉

[@sheryladams1870]

You would have much greater success if you actually sterilized your containers and medium. The microwave can only boil water (100c/212f) that is not hot enough to kill all bacteria and fungal spores. An inexpensive pressure cooker capable of 15psi would do the trick for you. Also, you are seeing stagnation of growth because your little seedlings and protocorms need to be replated on fresh medium and spread out. On average, you will go through three culture vessels before your plants are ready to come out of the flask to be hardened off (mother, 1st replate, 2nd replate). You should also try using different medium. There are media for seed sowing and replate/maintenance media. Be sure to use the right one for the right stage of growth. Media is very inexpensive, so it is worth trying several types to see which one works best for your enviroment. I am thrilled to see your interest in orchids and hope this helps you attain even greater success in the future.

[@Orchidomania]

Thank you for the nice words and suggestions. I know that multiple replatings are needed, however I didn't have access to more media and I was also limited to the type of containers ... PP plastic can't take even a cheap pressure cooker. I HOPE at some point in time I will be able do it with all the required steps/containers/ etc...

[@Rechsteinerslifestyle]

Very good content. Congratulations 🎉

[@Orchidomania]

Thank you 😊 please share with others if you think they might be interested 🌷🌻🌼

[@ameliastuetzel7410]

This is a fantastic video!

[@Orchidomania]

Thank you 😊

[@Orchidomania]

You can see the next update here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKS9fHh6nMR4p5Y

[@silvieporter8577]

Bravo! Giovanni is so smart. ;)

[@Orchidomania]

Thank you ...he is cute and smart indeed 😊🐕

[@denisesorchidparadise1411]

that is truly awesome! great job

[@Orchidomania]

Thank you 😊 I hope it all works🤞🏵🌻🌼

[@linak.5956]

Bravo ! Excellent travail ! 👏Superbe vidéo ! Merci beaucoup ! Bon weekend ! ❤️😊

[@Orchidomania]

Merci beaucoup...Bon weekend à vous aussi 😊🌼🌻🌺🌹🏵🌸🌷

[@toddstropicals]

Great video, I lack the patience for it myself.

[@Orchidomania]

Thank you 😊 🌺🌻🌼

[@raymondsuryajaya9896]

Did you used Parafilm to seal the container?

[@Orchidomania]

Yep 😊

[@mypenleaks803]

Very cool you did it 👌

[@Orchidomania]

Mypen Leaks ...Thanks 😊 We will see until I get a flower....

[@Druexotics]

Cool thanks for the time line I also sown seeds but I got them to germinate stage because they had a raised profile on the media but I think they got fried in the sun one day it got to hot great video

[@Orchidomania]

You are most welcome...sad to hear you lost them 😯 I keep them exposed to the sun only until about 10 AM in the morning thanks to the way these windows face. Try it again if you have the chance 😊👍🌱🌱🌱

[@Druexotics]

Orchidomania yeah I have miltoniopsis seed pod working and more flasks ready but this time I won’t put them in my western facing window

[@Orchidomania]

Andrew’s Orchids ...Nice! Good luck! You have access to a sterile set-up?

[@Druexotics]

Orchidomania I made my own flow hood I have a video showing me flasking the seed maybe check it out it’s just a vid no talking because I didn’t wanna give out info if I didn’t have success and I also think I may have killed the germinated seed by putting h2o2 in the flask because the only sterile liquid I could think of putting through the pore tape because flasks were getting dry

[@Orchidomania]

Andrew’s Orchids...wow cool! I will 😊 I find air exchange is pointless...use a big container and keep it sealed no humidity and no contamination issues!

[@marilynrolle8330]

What did you put inside the container before the seeds

[@Orchidomania]

Orchid seed growing media...if you look at the first video in the series you can see the ingredients in the first 3 minutes

[@Banana04218]

So cool!!

[@Orchidomania]

😊 thx 😊🌺🌻🌼

[@gardennigalo5543]

Very nice! What kind of soil did you use?

[@Orchidomania]

Hi 😊 it's not soil...this should cover all your questions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3OVnoyop7iGebc

[@bko2613]

Does the same process work for cattleya?

[@Orchidomania]

Watch this video and you will understand why...kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3OVnoyop7iGebc

[@jennifermuth6439]

What medium is used in this process?

[@Orchidomania]

You can find all the info and more in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3OVnoyop7iGebc

[@said.skopal]

can we grow or clone them faster somehow???

[@Orchidomania]

I think if you clone them it might be a little faster...but then you have a clone, not a new plant/colour 🤷‍♀️

[@reynerricapente7022]

What Did You put In the Container Water?

[@Orchidomania]

Media powder is mixed with distilled water

[@reynerricapente7022]

What If powder Carbon

[@Orchidomania]

@@reynerricapente7022 ...all components here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGWsf6OgoZV2pqM

[@istceko]

Respect

[@Orchidomania]

😂🤣 Thx 😉

[@tharanikawindi9553]

Great video .👍👍 Can i know the media please

[@Orchidomania]

Thanks ...you can see the media I used in the beginning of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGWsf6OgoZV2pqM

[@thou_shalt_kill1355]

Update please

[@Orchidomania]

Coming soon 😊👍

[@pedrohertz]

@@Orchidomania Yes. Would love to see the development of this video! Thanks for sharing.

[@Orchidomania]

@@pedrohertz ...soon 😊

[@thou_shalt_kill1355]

How many days to see the protocorms?

[@Orchidomania]

Look at 0:58

[@MiuraNidu]

❤️

[@Orchidomania]

[@lakshikasrimali1234]

What are the ingredients you added to pot

[@lakshikasrimali1234]

I mean about the black colour mixture inside the containter

[@Orchidomania]

See here at 2:12 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGWsf6OgoZV2pqM

[@wongcm2836]

How to make agar?

[@Orchidomania]

Agar is made from algae...if you mean the orchid sowing media see here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGWsf6OgoZV2pqM

[@LOL59hahaha]

Out of 7, only 1 container survived? Wow

[@Orchidomania]

2 🙃

[@222k3]

Progress video, please...

[@Orchidomania]

Soon 😊

[@malayakumarpanda369]

Awesmz

[@sumkndufwondrfulmontana1352]

Love this video... But the music is too intense. You need something more mellow. Thanks!

[@Orchidomania]

It's classical music 😊