how to multiply an orchid?

vrach | 04:01 Sun 20th Apr 2008 | Gardening

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What is the substance applied to the flowering stem of an orchid in order for it to get roots i

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Ice.Maiden

No idea vrach, but orchids are notoriously difficult to grow. Here's something you could try: from a plant which is over 2 year's old, cut away a stalk and its bulb from the bottom of the plant, and set it against the mother plant. Keep it watered well (distilled water), and misted, and also keep the night temperature at about 60 degrees (higher during the day). Keep out of direct sunlight about mid-day, and keep gravel in the bottom of the container under the pot. When the baby orchid's grown roots of several inches, you can transfer it to its own pot. Feed with seaweed extracts or "fishy" compounds which are made for orchids. Good luck with it.

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Thank you,ice.maiden.No problem with the temperatures-we are in the tropics(Guyana).The orchids are under sun reducing covering.Question clearly stated-question half answered.Guilty about that.Any experience with using growth hormone on the keikis of old flowering phalaenopsis stems?Which keiki paste is a good one and who sells it?
Thanks again,
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