Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Orchid "seeds" up close

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #1
    Real Name
    Connie
    My Grow Area
    Porch/Patio.
    Favorite Orchid(s)
    Mini Vanda, Schombs &Encyclia.
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    West of Tampa, FL
    Posts
    9,271
    Member's Country Flag

    Cool Orchid "seeds" up close

    A dendrobium that flowered last year has had seed pods developing over the winter. I cut them off this morning after I noticed them opening. When I sat them on the table tiny white seeds poured out like sand. So, just for fun I thought I'd share what they look like.

    Name:  denseed01.jpg
Views: 3979
Size:  164.3 KB

    Name:  denseed03.jpg
Views: 1442
Size:  162.3 KB

    Name:  denseed02.jpg
Views: 3560
Size:  186.8 KB

  2. #2
    My Grow Area
    Porch/Patio.
    Favorite Orchid(s)
    Vanda
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    Los Angeles, CA
    Posts
    1,302

    Default

    looks like dust............ had no idea the seeds were so tiny?

  3. #3
    Real Name
    Ted Mannell
    My Grow Area
    Greenhouse
    Favorite Orchid(s)
    Odont's
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Masterton New Zealand
    Posts
    403
    Member's Country Flag

    Default

    Those are quite large most are like dust so that the wind carries them away

  4. #4
    Real Name
    Connie
    My Grow Area
    Porch/Patio.
    Favorite Orchid(s)
    Mini Vanda, Schombs &Encyclia.
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    West of Tampa, FL
    Posts
    9,271
    Member's Country Flag

    Default

    The Encyclia tampense pods are like dust. I rubbed a couple on a tree out back last year. I dusted these onto a palm tree out front. I'm hoping for nature to take her course and turn them into plants some day.

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 66
    Last Post: October 15th, 2014, 12:37 AM
  2. Dendrobium nobile Yellow Song "Canary" and Spring Dream "Apollon" in bloom
    By BearWithMe in forum Cattleyas, Vandas, Dendrobiums IN BLOOM
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: February 13th, 2013, 07:51 PM
  3. Phal. Massachusetts Stripe "Normandy" AM/AOS x Dtps. Happy Jewel "Peppermint" AM/AOS
    By grubea in forum Phalaenopsis, Oncidium, & Intergenerics IN BLOOM
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: January 9th, 2012, 07:47 PM
  4. Cattleya Nigritian "King of Kings" X Blc. Bryce Canyon "Lakeview"
    By Cjcorner in forum Cattleyas, Vandas, Dendrobiums IN BLOOM
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: October 19th, 2011, 09:22 PM
  5. Phal Golden Pride "Harford Select" x corningiana "Yellow Bird"
    By delilah in forum Phalaenopsis ('moth orchid') Information
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: August 24th, 2010, 07:29 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
OrchidTalk --An Orchid Growers Discussion Forum brought to you by River Valley Orchidworks. A World Community where orchid beginners and experts talk about orchids and share tips on their care, cultivation, and propagation.