Orchid Monkey Face Black

20 seeds

• Sterile Environment: Orchid seeds are microscopic (like dust) and lack their own food reserves. You must sow them in a sterile laboratory environment using a nutrient-rich agar medium (e.g., P668 or MS media) to prevent mold from killing them.
• Temperature Control: Maintain consistent temperatures between 10°C and 24°C (50°F–75°F). In the Gulf, temperatures exceeding 27°C (80°F) can be fatal to this species.
• Extreme Humidity: They require very high humidity, ideally 70% to 90%. Use a humidifier or a closed terrarium system with a small fan for air circulation to prevent rot.
• Low Light: Provide bright, indirect light or full shade. Avoid direct Gulf sunlight, which will scorch the leaves.
• Watering: Use only distilled or rainwater. Keep the medium (typically 80% sphagnum moss and 20% perlite) consistently moist but never waterlogged.