Aerides flabellata orchid

50 seeds

1. Sterile sowing method (required)
Orchid seeds are dust-like and must be germinated in sterile flask culture using an orchid nutrient medium (MS medium or Phytamax).
– Sterilize seeds using 10% bleach for 8–10 minutes.
– Rinse thoroughly with sterile water.

2. Sowing
– Spread seeds on top of sterile agar medium, do not cover.
– Keep flasks sealed at all times.

3. Temperature & Humidity (Gulf Area)
– Ideal temperature: 22–28°C
– Humidity inside flask: 100%
– Avoid direct sun—place in bright filtered light.

4. Germination Time
– Seeds sprout in 4–12 weeks.
– Seedlings become ready for deflasking in 6–9 months.

5. After Deflasking (Acclimatization)
– Move seedlings to orchid bark + sphagnum moss mix.
– Keep humidity 70–80% for the first month.
– Water daily (light misting).
– Provide medium light and warm airflow.

6. Outdoor Care in Gulf Area
– Grow in shade 60–70%, never direct sun.
– Summer heat: keep plants in cool shaded area with daily misting.
– Water every 1–2 days in summer, every 2–3 days in winter.
– Fertilize weakly every 10–14 days.