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| International Issues |
If you are outside of the United States, there are issues with CITES and Phytosanitary requirements when getting flasks shipped to you. |
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| Caring for Seedlings Removed from Flasks and A Method of Compotting in Sphagnum |
What we do when the plants get moved from the flask to the pot, with watering guidelines and a suggested potting method. |
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| Thoughts on Pollination by Dale Borders |
Dale Borders wrote this piece when I asked him if he'd like to share some thoughts about pollination. |
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| Early Growth Habit of Coryanthes Seedlings |
Like a few other species, most Coryanthes and some Gongora seedlings have a growth habit that is quite different from the older plants. This makes them somewhat perplexing and a bit challenging to grow if you don't know what to expect. |
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| Compotting Certain Tolumnia Species |
Some Tolumnia species don't get big in the flask, instead they develop long, daisy-chained growth |
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| Compotting Flaskling "Divots" |
When grown in flask, some orchid seedlings develop a large amount of root material, but not much "top" material. |
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| Potting Deciduous Flasklings |
Some species have dead plant matter attached to them when removed from the flask - how to deal with this |
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| Pollination of Orchids in the Genus Coryanthes |
Some orchids, because of their specialized pollination mechanism, require a little extra effort. This photo essay may help you understand even simple pollinations though, because of the close look at the structures involved. |
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| Pollination of the Slipper Orchids |
The slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum, Phragmipedium, Cypripedium, and Mexipedium) have a flower structure quite different from most other orchids. This article tells how to find your way in a pollination. |
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| Pollination Technique - A Primer |
If you are new to orchid pollination, a look at these common orchid structures will get you on the right path. |
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| FAQ: I don't want a whole flask, can I just get one plant? |
If you don't want to get whole flask here's why you might change your mind, or how to get just one plant. |
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| Capsule Drying and Seed Preparation |
Here's one method to get seed ready for shipping. |
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| Contacting Meyers Conservatory |
Email and mailing information. |
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| Flasking Programs |
Got seed? Got plants you are about to pollinate? Read about our Free and Proprietary flasking programs. |
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| Why our Flasking Program is Different |
Because orchid species conservation is our key concern, our policies, methods, and pricing are different from most other flasking labs. |
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| How to Reserve and Purchase Flasks and Plants |
How to sign up to get flasks, and why you usually get them later, not immediately. How to order plants from our greenhouse. |
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