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Orchid seedlings in my vivaria.

Discussion in 'Growing Areas' started by Pontus_Sweden, Nov 21, 2012.

  1. Nov 21, 2012 #1
    Pontus_Sweden

    Pontus_Sweden Active Member

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    I just had a close look at my big Rhododendron branch that I have in my vivaria. There on one "wet" spot there were 20+ orchid seedlings.
    I collected the branch outside over a year ago. It has been in the vivaria since then. No idea what species this is as I have had Masdevallias, Pleurothallis, Lepanthes species that have had seed capsules in the vivaria. So I have to wait for a while and see what species these tiny seedlings will grow into.

    They are very small now 0,5-2mm in size.

    I havent planted any orchid on the branch yet. Just have some hanging on it. On some places some tropical moss have started to grow after it have escaped from some orchids.

    So here are some quick shoots of the seedlings!

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  2. Nov 21, 2012 #2
    Interdependence

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    Very cool. Do you have a photo of the entire vivarium?
     
  3. Nov 21, 2012 #3
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Pontus, I always find this fascinating. I have a few like this that are now up to 4-5 cm. and I still don't know what they are although my current guess is Cattleya aurantiaca. Thanks for the post.
     
  4. Nov 23, 2012 #4
    Kermie

    Kermie Tadpole Supporting Member

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    Neato!!!

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