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| This is a flask of a terrestrial orchid that came from seed that was sent to me from the Netherlands it is: Orchis coriophora You often hear of a fungi relationship between the Orchid seed and the start of it's life. Well here you can see it up close. I have been flasking in baby food jars. I have pleanty with two children that are very young. It seems to be working. I hope in the future to be able to provide other with this service BUT I do not want to risk it yet. I will risk my own seed but not someone elses. Flasking is a great was to have respect for the joy of the plants we love to grow. This is something I have wanted to do for about 20 years and now I have it to a point that I have had some success. All I am using is a plexiglass shield on the kitchen counter! Risky I know but hey, it is my own seed and I am having fun too. I am looking to add a usable flasking station in the near future. The photo of the largest plant from one of the flasks is below and was removed on 5-12-01! Please continue to learn all you can. SEE OUR CLEAN AIR FLASKING STATION Kevin Johnson Discover Orchids |
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| Here is the better picture promised. Below you see the starts of the plants to have under your tree in about 5 years! This was taken with a Pentex K-1000 with a very inexspesive microscope from a child's kit. Soon I will get a shot or two from a better quality one. |
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| RIGHT: Orchis coriophora This flask was started by seed sent from the Netherlands and I was finally able to get it done on July 21, 2000. The plant you are looking at is actually only 10 months in the flask! I had to open the flask that you see on the top of the page on May 12, 2001. Kevin Return to Discover Orchids Flower Index Return to www.discoverorchids.com |