Orchid propagation is one of the most important aspects of orchid care. Wouldn't it be nice to see a lot of beautiful orchids that came from only a singe main plant? Generally, there are two ways of orchid propagation. The separation of the roots during re-potting is the first means. Although this means of propagation is not valid to other orchid varieties. Hence, there is another means of propagating orchids and it is by planting its seed.
The separation of the roots as a means of orchid propagation is only valid for sympodial orchids which develop diagonally on the pots top. One instance is the Cattleya orchids. For this variety, the roots are detached during re-potting. In re-potting big mother plants, you can obtain around 4 to 5 new separated plants along with their roots. Although it can be quite difficult to perform the separation of the roots as they are usually entangled.
Other means of orchid propagation used for these kinds of orchids is through cutting or separating a new grown cane that still do not have leaves. It is then placed on a bed of moss. After several days or weeks, now orchid plant will grow on the base of the detached cane. This process is very common amongst monopodial orchids too. The newly grown plant can then be detached and transplanted into a new pot. But, see to it that the newly grown plant already have roots with around 1 to 2 inches in length. There is no assurance, though, that the newly transplanted plant will live and grow. It requires technique and proper care in order to become successful in this method of propagation.
When planting seeds as a means of orchid propagation, it requires more knowledge, techniques, and experience in the part of the gardener. Without patience and perseverance, it would be impossible to be successful in this kind of endeavor. Often, only those who have a laboratory style set up garden are trying this kind of propagation. Advanced growers such as botanists and experienced gardeners are the ones involved in this process. They have a complete set of clean and sterilized garden equipments that they use for this kind of orchid propagation. In order to be successful, most of them were specially trained and educated in doing this kind of propagation. Propagation through seeds is considered as the most complex means of multiplying orchids.
Charlotte T. Bailey is an orchid enthusiast and owns many different orchid species at the same time. She shares all her knowledge and experience about the proper way of caring for orchids to other individuals through specific information about orchid propagation. She also compiled all her knowledge and experiences about orchid care and created the book "Super Orchid Care Secrets: Grow Healthy And Beautiful Orchids The Easy Way" in order to help and guide other individuals, who are having difficulties on growing these beautiful flowers, on how to grow orchids the right way. To learn more about the secrets in growing gorgeous orchids, visit her site at http://www.superorchidgrowingtips.com.
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