You can grow from dried pods but depends on how it was stored. Some seeds decay faster than others so germination rate decreases as time goes on. Usually you get pods from your own plants and other people you may know. There are a few forums but beyond that, it’s hard to find a reliable source.
Hi. I just saw your RU-vid video. I have the agar and want to sow the seeds of orchids but problem is I can't find seeds in Pakistan. Pls advise how I can buy seeds of dendrobium and cataliya. If you can share the address of seller I would be thankful.
Unless you live in a climate or environment where orchids grow rampant in the wild, it would be difficult to grow orchid seeds in dirt. Most Cymbidium seeds are tiny and dust-like, so it would be difficult outside of “lab-like” conditions.
Great process and documentation! Sometimes my orchids outside here in Glendale end up pollinated, but sowing the seeds on my tree has been more miss than hit. I just messaged you on IG about maybe collaborating somehow.
Your sterilisation sounds the same as in growing mushrooms , if I had contaminated ie mold I isolated what mushroom spores etc that were growing to another dish in a still air box , that helped a lot with trichoderma green mold , isopropyl alcohol I used mostly for sterilising and worked pretty well most of the time , even wearing a mask since even your breath can carry bacteria. 👍
Unfortunately, I would have to say that the seeds are not orchid seeds. Might be something else. The largest orchid seed is about 6mm or about the size of a radish seed. The ones I have encountered are pretty much like dust and even the larger ones are pretty hard to count individually. The monkey face orchid (Dracula species) typically have small seed pods, so the seeds themselves will be very tiny. Most sales of orchid seeds are questionable unless dealing with a verified source and typically send seedpods rather than individual seeds. Sorry, hopefully it wasn’t too expensive.
Monkey face orchid (Dracula orchid) seeds are a scam. On top of that, the plant itself is a difficult one to grow. It requires high humidity, cool temperatures and low light which is a breeding ground for fungi. Won't recommend those for beginners.
What liquid are you referring to? I use isopropyl alcohol to clean the surface. Hydrogen peroxide with a little bit of soap to suspend the dry seeds in solution. 50/50 bleach water solution to disinfect the green pod.
