K M Chow Orchid Propagation

 

 

We provide orchid seed propagation and

Phalaenopsis stem propagation services.  

 

No hastle-no gamble on your part. 

You pay nothing until your order is ready to be shipped.

 

 

 

Orchid Seed Propagation 

 

We will culture your orchid seeds from either green pods or from dry seeds.  Green pods are seed pods that are harvested at the time at which the seeds mature, but before the seed pod splits.  Due to contamination the success rate is much higher with green pods.

 

Orchids we will propagate from your seedpod and the approximate time to harvest the green pod are given below.  The times given may vary considerably, they are meant to only serve as a rough guide.  It is recommended you seek resource material for your particular orchid.  The longer the pod stays on the plant the better the yield of seedlings, but once the pod opens the yield may decrease drastically.

 

Aerides                                                                      5 to 6 months

Brassocattleya                                                        4 to 6 months

Cattleya                                                                     5 to 6 months

Cymbidium                                                              9 to 12 months

Dendrobium                                                            5 to 6 months

Oncidium                                                                  3 to 6 months

Mltonia and Odontoglossum                              4 months

Paphiopedilum                                                       8 to 10 months

Phalaenopsis                                                          3 to 4 months

Vanda, Ascocenda and Ascocentrum              5 to 7 months

 

We will establish several “mother jars” (or flasks upon request) from your seeds, unless larger numbers are requested.  You can purchase one or more of the “mother jars” containing small plants that will need to be replated. Please be advised that sterile conditions are required for replating.  Containers of replated plants will contain larger seedlings and will generally number at least 25 seedlings.  You should indicate whether you want “mother jars” or replated seedlings and approximately how many when you send in you seed pod, although there will be time to change your mind.

 

Phalaenopsis Stem Propagation

 

For best results send in stems just after the first flower has opened, although we can also establish stem props from stems after they’ve finished blooming.  We generally get at least one plant from a stem, but this varies with the particular mother plant.  Also the number of viable nodes will vary depending in part on when you’ve harvested the stem. 

 

Shipping Your Seedpods or Phalaenopsis Stems.

 

Seed pods - Wrap the seed pod in paper and send it in a protected envelope or box.  If you place the stem in a plastic bag, leave it open to the air.

 

Phalaenopsis stems - You should cut the stem ~1 to 1.5 inches away from the first node, if possible.  Put candle wax on each end of your stem to prevent from drying.  Wrap the stem in paper and send it in a protected envelope or box.  If you place the stem in a plastic bag, leave it open to the air.  Please check you material for insects.

 

    You may assign a code to your seed pod or Phalaenopsis stem.  Put one seed pod or stem per envelope or plastic bag, and label on the outside.  

 

    We can only accept materials shipped within the continental United States.   Please use the enclosed shipping form for Seed (Word or PDF format) or Stem Propagation (Word  or pdf format).  You may ship in a box or envelope.  If you use an envelope make certain it is sturdy and cannot be bent.  For best results schedule your shipment to arrive early in the week.

 

 

Our mailing Addresses

 

K. M. Chow

300 Alumni Dr. #262

Lexington, KY 40503

E-mail: kmchow1@excite.com

 

Price List

 

Seed Propagation 

Mother Jar		$10.00 each + $1.50 jar charge
Replate Flask		$15.00 each + $5.00 flask charge

 

Phalaenopsis Stem Propagation

First stem prop. seedling		$17.50
Each additional Stem prop. seedling		$ 5.00

 

Payment

 

When your order or partial order is ready you will be billed.  Upon receipt of payment in the form of either a US money order, cashiers check, or personnel check your plants will be shipped.  If paying by personnel check allow an additional 7 days for checks to clear.  Unless a prior arrangement has been made we will hold you plant material for 90 days, after which time it will become the property of K. M. Chow.  If we do not hear from you 30 days after notification, a $5 monthly fee will be assessed for each plant or flask. 

 

 

    We make no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the quality, quantity, description, or any other matter for our service.  Due to the many variables in culturing and growing plant materials, we cannot guarantee seedlings from either seeds or stem props sent to us. We are not responsible for any future value of the plants.  We will not be liable for loss or damage to any plants or for any other consequential or incidental damage during shipment. By sending seeds or stems to us, the sender acknowledges that there are no patents on the material being sent and that the sender assumes any liability for the propagation of the material.

 

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