Pollinating an orchid: Photos of relevant structures

[delphiguy]

Why am I only seeing this now? Thanks Andrew for digging up an old thread.... always
something new to learn.

[Paph]

Useful information; for all those who are still not sure how to do this:


I am a little confused how to do hand pollination on paph?

[AtantaR]

No prob Randy.....thank for the orchid porn Branka..lol..no disrespect....but my question still stands unanswered...and im also curious about the paph

[cindiras]

You were basicly asking if the plant will recognize it's own pollen and not accept it? Possibly. that could be why some people spit on the pollen before introducing it to the next flower- your saliva would confuse the plant and keep it from recognizing its own pollen.

[AtantaR]

so is that how a plant is selfed? by spitting on its pollen to confuse the plant?